Beryllium
Plainview Municipal 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-14 | Q1400667015 | ND |
2014-01-14 | Q1400667005 | ND |
2014-01-14 | Q1400667004 | ND |
2014-01-14 | Q1400667003 | ND |
2014-01-15 | Q1400995014 | ND |
2014-01-15 | Q1400995013 | ND |
2015-01-21 | Q1501905004 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602114002 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602114001 | ND |
2016-06-15 | Q1624367004 | ND |
2016-12-01 | Q1652259020 | ND |
2016-12-01 | Q1652259003 | ND |
2017-02-07 | Q1705153019 | ND |
2017-02-07 | Q1705153018 | ND |
2017-02-07 | Q1705153017 | ND |
2017-08-30 | Q1740337004 | ND |
2017-08-30 | Q1740337022 | ND |
2017-08-30 | Q1740337003 | ND |
2018-03-13 | Q1810167002 | ND |
2019-01-10 | Q1901546001 | ND |
2019-04-11 | Q1914701005 | ND |
2019-07-16 | Q1945209018 | ND |
2019-07-16 | Q1945209020 | ND |
2019-07-16 | Q1945209019 | ND |