Beryllium
Clermont Public Water System
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-06 | A140010767 | ND |
2014-02-12 | A140040880 | ND |
2014-02-12 | A140158613 | ND |
2015-01-21 | A150270070 | ND |
2015-02-10 | A150270268 | ND |
2015-02-18 | A150278313 | ND |
2016-01-20 | A160294248 | ND |
2016-01-27 | A160108398 | ND |
2016-02-04 | A160308847 | ND |
2017-01-25 | A170462503 | ND |
2017-03-08 | A170476610 | ND |
2017-05-18 | A170497468 | ND |
2018-02-21 | A180534316 | ND |
2018-02-28 | A180503705 | ND |
2018-03-07 | A180578264 | ND |
2019-01-24 | 9A03114-02 | ND |
2019-02-20 | 9B02485-03 | ND |
2019-02-20 | 9B02485-02 | ND |