Beryllium
Brookfield Water Utility
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 | 17 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-06-17 | 797347 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797339 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797342 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797346 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797341 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797340 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797345 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797338 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797349 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797344 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797337 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797351 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797348 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797350 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797343 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 797336 | ND |
2014-07-30 | 806876 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979226 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979232 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979228 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979236 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979225 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979241 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979235 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979239 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979227 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979240 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979237 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979231 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979230 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979233 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979229 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979238 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 979234 | ND |
2019-10-10 | 1154413 | ND |