Beryllium
La Verne WD
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 8 | 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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2016-02-03 | 4790-009-1048 | ND |
2016-02-03 | 4790-010-1043 | ND |
2016-02-03 | 4790-016-1143 | ND |
2016-02-10 | 4790-039-0915 | ND |
2016-02-10 | 4790-008-1018 | ND |
2016-02-10 | 4790-032-1146 | ND |
2016-02-17 | 4790-046-1140 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 4790-012-0921 | ND |
2016-11-03 | 4790-018-1000 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 4790-018-1345 | ND |
2017-08-03 | 4790-018-0750 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-016-0905 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-046-0700 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-039-0915 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-032-1145 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-012-0930 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-010-0730 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-009-0830 | ND |
2019-03-20 | 4790-008-0800 | ND |