Beryllium
Sands Point
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-11-18 | 1411C18-004-PRI | ND |
2014-11-18 | 1411C18-002-PRI | ND |
2014-11-18 | 1411C18-005-PRI | ND |
2014-11-18 | 1411C18-001-PRI | ND |
2014-11-18 | 1411C18-003-PRI | ND |
2016-09-15 | 1609D36-001-PRI | ND |
2016-11-16 | 704726005-PRI | ND |
2016-12-01 | 705820002-PRI | ND |
2016-12-01 | 705820001-PRI | ND |
2016-12-01 | 75820005-PRI | ND |
2016-12-01 | 705820003-PRI | ND |
2016-12-01 | 705820004-PRI | ND |
2017-03-21 | 7013839001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-11 | 7018457003-PRI | ND |
2017-05-18 | 7019036001-PRI | ND |
2017-11-14 | 7035726003-PRI | ND |
2017-11-14 | 7035726006-PRI | ND |
2017-11-14 | 7035726004-PRI | ND |
2017-11-14 | 7035726002-PRI | ND |
2017-11-14 | 7035726005-PRI | ND |
2017-11-14 | 7035726001-PRI | ND |
2018-10-16 | 7068145004-PRI | ND |
2018-10-16 | 7068145005-PRI | ND |
2018-10-16 | 7068145001-PRI | ND |
2018-10-16 | 7068145002-PRI | ND |
2018-10-16 | 7068145006-PRI | ND |
2018-10-16 | 7068145003-PRI | ND |
2018-11-06 | 7070185004-PRI | ND |
2018-11-06 | 7070185002 | ND |
2019-10-15 | 70108488002 | ND |
2019-10-15 | 70108488003 | ND |
2019-10-15 | 70108488006-PRI | ND |
2019-10-15 | 70108488004-PRI | ND |
2019-10-15 | 70108488005-PRI | ND |
2019-10-15 | 70108488001 | ND |