Beryllium
Barkers Landing
NOTE: Barkers Landing purchases water from Church Creek which is required to test for beryllium. Sample information shown below was taken by Church Creek.
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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
NOTE: Barkers Landing purchases water from Church Creek which is required to test for beryllium. Sample information shown below was taken by Church Creek.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-09-10 | L5154143-1-KIT 1 | ND |
2014-09-10 | L5153553-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2014-09-10 | L5116259-1 KIT17 | ND |
2014-09-11 | L5154146-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-06-17 | L5500849-KIT 17 | ND |
2015-09-25 | L5531583-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-09-28 | L5540573-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2015-09-28 | L5540445-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-03-30 | L6019355-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-03-30 | L6025093-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-03-30 | L6022434-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2016-03-30 | L6019371-1 KIT 1 | ND |
2017-08-31 | L6903057-1 TR | ND |
2017-08-31 | L6739787-1 TR | ND |
2017-08-31 | L6722595-1 TRACE | ND |
2018-07-20 | 8053615-01 TR | ND |
2018-07-20 | 8053613-01 TR | ND |
2018-07-27 | 8074833-01 TR | ND |
2018-09-28 | 8094079-01 TR | ND |
2019-06-26 | 9055335-01 STRM | ND |
2019-07-19 | 9065233-01 STRM | ND |
2019-07-19 | 9056230-01 STRM | ND |
2019-07-30 | 9075023-01 STRM | ND |
2019-07-31 | 9075022-01 STRM | ND |