Beryllium
Acton MUD
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 12 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-18 | Q1437417001 | ND |
2015-02-09 | Q1504919047 | ND |
2015-02-09 | Q1504919046 | ND |
2015-02-09 | Q1504919045 | ND |
2015-10-27 | Q1542356015 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084047 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084048 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084049 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084050 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084038 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084039 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084040 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084041 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084042 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084043 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084044 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084045 | ND |
2016-01-19 | Q1602084046 | ND |
2016-05-31 | Q1621309009 | ND |
2017-08-31 | Q1740574046 | ND |
2017-10-05 | Q1749124021 | ND |
2018-03-28 | Q1812936032 | ND |
2018-03-28 | Q1812936031 | ND |
2018-03-28 | Q1812936030 | ND |
2018-03-28 | Q1812936053 | ND |
2018-03-28 | Q1812936029 | ND |
2019-01-10 | Q1901506005 | ND |
2019-01-10 | Q1901506011 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275052 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275061 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275060 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275059 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275058 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275057 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275056 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275055 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275054 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912275053 | ND |