Beryllium
City of Newport
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 22 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-06 | 1401012-03_WL68 | ND |
2014-01-06 | 1401012-08_WL68 | ND |
2014-05-21 | 1402793-06_WL68 | ND |
2014-05-21 | 1402793-05_WL68 | ND |
2014-07-02 | 1403537-01_WL68 | ND |
2014-07-02 | 1403537-05_WL68 | ND |
2014-07-02 | 1403537-04_WL68 | ND |
2014-07-02 | 1403537-03_WL68 | ND |
2015-01-12 | 1501069-03_WL68 | ND |
2015-01-12 | 1501069-08_WL68 | ND |
2015-06-01 | 1502384-02_WL68 | ND |
2015-06-01 | 1502384-01_WL68 | ND |
2015-07-20 | 1503232-04_WL68 | ND |
2015-07-20 | 1503232-06_WL68 | ND |
2015-07-20 | 1503232-05_WL68 | ND |
2015-07-20 | 1503232-03_WL68 | ND |
2016-01-11 | 1600887-08_WL68 | ND |
2016-01-11 | 1600887-02_WL68 | ND |
2016-05-09 | 1602070-04_WL68 | ND |
2016-05-09 | 1602070-05_WL68 | ND |
2016-07-25 | 1603626-02_WL68 | ND |
2016-07-25 | 1603626-04_WL68 | ND |
2016-07-25 | 1603626-03_WL68 | ND |
2016-07-25 | 1603626-01_WL68 | ND |
2017-01-24 | 1701020-02_WL68 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1701027-06_WL68 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1702185-01_WL68 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1702185-02_WL68 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1702185-03_WL68 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 1703108-03_WL68 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 1703108-02_WL68 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 1703108-01_WL68 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 1703108-04_WL68 | ND |
2017-11-14 | 1704991-01_WL68 | ND |
2017-11-20 | 1705061-04_WL68 | ND |
2018-01-16 | 1800888-01_WL68 | ND |
2018-01-16 | 1800888-02_WL68 | ND |
2018-01-22 | 1800936-01_WL68 | ND |
2018-01-22 | 1800936-02_WL68 | ND |
2018-01-22 | 1800936-07_WL68 | ND |
2018-06-04 | 1802314-01_WL68 | ND |
2018-06-04 | 1802314-06_WL68 | ND |
2018-06-04 | 1802314-02_WL68 | ND |
2018-06-04 | 1802314-04_WL68 | ND |
2018-06-04 | 1802314-05_WL68 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 1803078-03_WL68 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 1803078-02_WL68 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 1803078-04_WL68 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 1803078-05_WL68 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 1803078-06_WL68 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 1803078-07_WL68 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 1803078-08_WL68 | ND |
2018-10-01 | 1804258-03_WL68 | ND |
2018-10-01 | 1804258-02_WL68 | ND |
2018-10-01 | 1804258-01_WL68 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 1900857-05_WL68 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 1900857-11_WL68 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 1900857-10_WL68 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 1900857-04_WL68 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 1900857-06_WL68 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 1900857-08_WL68 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 1901920-03_WL68 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 1901920-02_WL68 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 1901920-01_WL68 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 1901920-05_WL68 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 1901920-07_WL68 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 1901920-06_WL68 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1903576-04_WL68 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1903576-02_WL68 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1903576-03_WL68 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1903576-01_WL68 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1903576-05_WL68 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1903576-06_WL68 | ND |
2019-08-29 | 1904072-02_WL68 | ND |
2019-12-05 | 1905044-01_WL68 | ND |
2019-12-05 | 1905044-03_WL68 | ND |
2019-12-05 | 1905044-02_WL68 | ND |