Beryllium
Westbury WD
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 11 | 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 |
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2014-05-29 | 1405K20-006-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-009-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-007-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-004-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-008-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-011-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-001-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-002-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-010-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-005-PRI | ND |
2014-05-29 | 1405K20-003-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-004 | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-003-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-005-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-008-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-010-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-007-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-002-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-006-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-001-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H81-009-PRI | ND |
2015-06-09 | 1506715-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K35-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K35-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-008-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-006-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-007-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-009-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K34-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-004-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-005-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-23 | 1605K37-003-PRI | ND |
2016-12-19 | 707142002 | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227012-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227004-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227002-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227011-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227007-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227009-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227005-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227006-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227010-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227008-PRI | ND |
2017-05-22 | 7019227003-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927003-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927011-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 70919270010-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927004-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927001-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927008-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927009-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927005-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927007-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927002-PRI | ND |
2019-06-04 | 7091927006-PRI | ND |