Beryllium
Darbonne Ws North
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-12-01 | AE00084 | ND |
2014-12-01 | AE00084 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076005 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076004 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076003 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076001 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076002 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076003 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076004 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076005 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076002 | ND |
2016-09-26 | 35268076001 | ND |
2017-11-06 | 35346857001 | ND |
2017-11-06 | 35346857001 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832001 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832005 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832004 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832003 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832002 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832001 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832005 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832004 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832003 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 35496832002 | ND |