Beryllium
Lakewood Water Department
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 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 |
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2014-05-23 | 2706-022-0755 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 2706-045-1126 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 2706-016-1014 | ND |
2014-08-14 | 2706-015-1114 | ND |
2014-11-24 | 2706-001-1030 | ND |
2015-09-17 | 2706-004-0840 | ND |
2015-09-17 | 2706-007-0855 | ND |
2015-09-17 | 2706-006-0916 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 9588-044-1320 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 9588-052-1310 | ND |
2017-05-17 | 9588-022-1041 | ND |
2017-08-22 | 9588-015-1049 | ND |
2017-08-22 | 9588-016-1112 | ND |
2017-08-22 | 9588-045-1022 | ND |
2017-08-22 | 9588-001-1130 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 9588-007-0822 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 9588-004-0800 | ND |
2018-08-06 | 9588-006-0841 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9588-022-1045 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9588-044-1015 | ND |
2019-02-07 | 9588-052-1035 | ND |