Beryllium
Epcor Water - Agua Fria
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-20 | 4021662-02I | ND |
2014-02-20 | 4021662-01I | ND |
2014-02-21 | 4021720-02 | ND |
2014-02-21 | 4021720-01I | ND |
2014-03-17 | 4031321-01I | ND |
2014-03-18 | 4031423-03I | ND |
2014-03-18 | 4031423-02I | ND |
2014-03-18 | 4031423-01I | ND |
2014-03-19 | 4031531-01 | ND |
2014-06-24 | 4061967-01I | ND |
2015-05-12 | 5051006-07 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 5051006-06 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 5051006-05 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 5051006-04 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 5051006-03 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 5051006-02 | ND |
2016-06-01 | 6060112-04 | ND |
2016-06-06 | 6060444-03 | ND |
2016-06-06 | 6060444-05 | ND |
2016-06-06 | 6060444-04 | ND |
2016-06-06 | 6060444-02I | ND |
2016-06-06 | 6060444-01 | ND |
2017-03-13 | 7031038-02 | ND |
2017-03-13 | 7031038-01 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 7031480-02 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 7031480-01 | ND |
2017-03-20 | 7031693-02 | ND |
2017-03-20 | 7031693-01 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 7031806-01 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 7031806-02 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 7031982-01 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-01 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-09 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-08 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-07 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-06 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-05 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-04 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-03 | ND |
2018-12-28 | 18L2592-02 | ND |