Beryllium
Moore
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-13 | 4C14011-08 | ND |
2014-03-13 | 4C14011-05 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 4H12133-06 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 4H12133-04 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 4H12133-02 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 4H12133-01 | ND |
2014-11-18 | 4K21010-02 | ND |
2014-11-18 | 4K21010-01 | ND |
2014-12-04 | 4L05007-03 | ND |
2015-12-22 | 5L22085-06 | ND |
2015-12-22 | 5L22085-01 | ND |
2015-12-22 | 5L22085-02 | ND |
2016-02-22 | 6B23061-03 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 6B23061-04 | ND |
2016-04-28 | 6D29012-08 | ND |
2016-04-28 | 6D29012-07 | ND |
2016-04-28 | 6D29012-04 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 7E16017-05 | ND |
2017-09-11 | 7I12038-03 | ND |
2017-09-11 | 7I12038-05 | ND |
2017-09-11 | 7I12038-04 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-08 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-07 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-06 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-05 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-04 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-03 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-02 | ND |
2017-10-03 | 7J03118-01 | ND |
2017-10-31 | 7K01144-02 | ND |
2017-10-31 | 7K01144-05 | ND |
2017-12-14 | 7L15016-02 | ND |
2018-03-13 | AC13155-04 | ND |
2018-03-28 | AC29087-01 | ND |
2018-03-29 | AC29087-02 | ND |
2019-03-27 | BC27112-04 | ND |
2019-03-27 | BC27112-02 | ND |
2019-08-27 | BH27135-06 | ND |
2019-12-19 | BL20006-01 | ND |
2019-12-19 | BL20006-04 | ND |
2019-12-19 | BL20006-03 | ND |
2019-12-19 | BL20006-02 | ND |