Beryllium
City of Reno
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-29 | Q1418403006 | ND |
2015-03-02 | Q1507706009 | ND |
2015-03-02 | Q1507706010 | ND |
2015-05-04 | Q1516121013 | ND |
2016-02-29 | Q1608185010 | ND |
2016-05-31 | Q1621278009 | ND |
2016-05-31 | Q1621278010 | ND |
2017-08-28 | Q1738760001 | ND |
2018-04-23 | Q1816387019 | ND |
2018-04-23 | Q1816387004 | ND |
2018-04-23 | Q1816387020 | ND |
2019-04-16 | Q1915135017 | ND |
2019-04-16 | Q1915135018 | ND |
2019-04-16 | Q1915135019 | ND |