Beryllium
El Paso Water Utilities
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 19 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 10 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-24 | Q1413114005 | ND |
2014-04-28 | Q1413580011 | ND |
2014-04-28 | Q1413580010 | ND |
2014-04-28 | Q1413580009 | ND |
2014-06-30 | Q1424630010 | ND |
2014-06-30 | Q1424630009 | ND |
2014-06-30 | Q1424630008 | ND |
2014-10-20 | Q1453050001 | ND |
2014-10-20 | Q1453050015 | ND |
2014-11-13 | Q1455930006 | ND |
2014-12-09 | Q1459148001 | ND |
2015-02-23 | Q1507037007 | ND |
2015-03-31 | Q1511708011 | ND |
2015-03-31 | Q1511708010 | ND |
2015-03-31 | Q1511708009 | ND |
2015-03-31 | Q1511708008 | ND |
2015-03-31 | Q1511708007 | ND |
2015-04-01 | Q1511987004 | ND |
2015-04-01 | Q1511987003 | ND |
2015-04-01 | Q1511987005 | ND |
2015-06-02 | Q1520193004 | ND |
2015-06-29 | Q1524410012 | ND |
2015-06-29 | Q1524410011 | ND |
2015-06-29 | Q1524410010 | ND |
2015-11-09 | Q1544169006 | ND |
2016-02-29 | Q1608128021 | ND |
2016-02-29 | Q1608128020 | ND |
2016-02-29 | Q1608128022 | ND |
2016-02-29 | Q1608128023 | ND |
2016-05-04 | Q1617572008 | ND |
2016-05-04 | Q1617572007 | ND |
2016-05-04 | Q1617572006 | ND |
2016-11-16 | Q1649856003 | ND |
2016-11-16 | Q1649856028 | ND |
2016-11-16 | Q1649856002 | ND |
2017-03-01 | Q1708907012 | ND |
2017-03-01 | Q1708907014 | ND |
2017-03-01 | Q1708907013 | ND |
2017-03-01 | Q1708907011 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709845011 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709845010 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709845009 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709845008 | ND |
2017-05-02 | Q1718064004 | ND |
2017-05-04 | Q1718587002 | ND |
2017-05-04 | Q1718587016 | ND |
2017-05-04 | Q1718587003 | ND |
2017-08-28 | Q1738511001 | ND |
2017-11-16 | Q1758977012 | ND |
2017-11-16 | Q1758977011 | ND |
2017-11-29 | Q1761133008 | ND |
2017-11-30 | Q1761453002 | ND |
2017-11-30 | Q1761453025 | ND |
2017-11-30 | Q1761453013 | ND |
2018-06-06 | Q1822783002 | ND |
2018-06-07 | Q1822783021 | ND |
2018-07-10 | Q1826925017 | ND |
2018-11-13 | Q1845910018 | ND |
2018-11-13 | Q1845910013 | ND |
2018-11-13 | Q1845910008 | ND |
2018-11-14 | Q1845910033 | ND |
2018-11-14 | Q1845910046 | ND |
2018-11-14 | Q1845910023 | ND |
2018-11-14 | Q1845910038 | ND |
2018-11-14 | Q1845910028 | ND |
2018-11-15 | Q1846719010 | ND |
2019-02-27 | Q1908637016 | ND |
2019-02-27 | Q1908637015 | ND |
2019-02-27 | Q1908637014 | ND |
2019-02-28 | Q1908637034 | ND |
2019-04-23 | Q1916065004 | ND |
2019-05-23 | Q1928420008 | ND |
2019-06-26 | Q1940399013 | ND |
2019-06-26 | Q1940399012 | ND |
2019-08-05 | Q1950660004 | ND |
2019-11-14 | Q1976997009 | ND |