Beryllium
Mineola
Beryllium is a toxic metal that is both naturally occurring and released into the environment from industrial pollution and incineration. Beryllium can damage lungs, bones and the digestive system.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 1 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppb for beryllium was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to the stomach and intestines.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 4 ppb
The legal limit for beryllium, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals published in 1970. This limit does not include any additional consideration of children’s health.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-26 | 1402E32-002-PRI | ND |
2014-02-26 | 1402E32-001-PRI | ND |
2014-03-05 | 1403245-003-PRI | ND |
2014-03-05 | 1403245-001-PRI | ND |
2014-03-05 | 1403245-002-PRI | ND |
2014-12-29 | 1412I84-002-PRI | ND |
2015-01-06 | 1501205-001-PRI | ND |
2015-01-14 | 1756-001-PRI | ND |
2015-01-22 | 1501D80-001-PRI | ND |
2015-02-03 | 1502078-002-PRI | ND |
2015-02-03 | 1502078-001-PRI | ND |
2016-02-23 | 1602G34-003-PRI | ND |
2016-02-23 | 1602G34-001-PRI | ND |
2016-02-23 | 1602G34-004-PRI | ND |
2016-02-23 | 1602G34-002-PRI | ND |
2016-03-01 | 1603039-001-PRI | ND |
2016-03-01 | 1603039-002-PRI | ND |
2017-03-02 | 7012480003--PRI | ND |
2017-03-02 | 7012480001-PRI | ND |
2017-03-02 | 7012480002-PRI | ND |
2017-03-02 | 7012480004-PRI | ND |
2017-03-07 | 7012796005-PRI | ND |
2017-03-07 | 7012796006-PRI | ND |
2018-01-12 | 7040297006-PRI | ND |
2018-01-12 | 7040297004-PRI | ND |
2018-01-12 | 7040297005-PRI | ND |
2018-01-12 | 7040297001-PRI | ND |
2018-01-12 | 7040297002-PRI | ND |
2018-08-01 | 7060056001-PRI | ND |
2018-08-01 | 7060052001-PRI | ND |
2018-08-07 | 7060720001-PRI | ND |
2018-08-07 | 7060716001-PRI | ND |
2019-02-05 | 7078460003-PRI | ND |
2019-02-05 | 7078460002-PRI | ND |
2019-02-20 | 7090181001-PRI | ND |
2019-02-20 | 7080182001-PRI | ND |
2019-02-26 | 7080727001-PRI | ND |
2019-03-12 | 7082126002-PRI | ND |
2019-04-30 | 7087690001-PRI | ND |