Beryllium
Truckee Meadows Water Authority
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 | 15 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 22 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 15 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-22 | 0414-12-I | ND |
2014-04-22 | 0414-13-I | ND |
2014-04-23 | 0414-16-I | ND |
2014-04-23 | 0414-17-I | ND |
2014-05-17 | 0614-13-I | ND |
2014-06-09 | 0614-07-I | ND |
2014-06-09 | 0614-06-I | ND |
2014-06-17 | 0614-10-I | ND |
2014-06-17 | 0614-11-I | ND |
2014-06-17 | 0614-12-I | ND |
2014-06-17 | 0614-13 | ND |
2014-06-17 | 0514-14-I | ND |
2014-06-17 | 0614-09-I | ND |
2014-06-24 | 0614-26-I | ND |
2014-06-24 | 0614-28-I | ND |
2015-06-08 | 1506017-01 | ND |
2015-06-08 | 1506018-01 | ND |
2015-06-11 | 1506027-01 | ND |
2015-06-17 | 1506035-01 | ND |
2015-06-17 | 1506038-01 | ND |
2015-06-17 | 1506037-01 | ND |
2015-06-17 | 1506036-01 | ND |
2015-06-23 | 1506055-01 | ND |
2015-06-23 | 1506061-01 | ND |
2016-05-31 | 1605028-01 | ND |
2016-05-31 | 1605027-01 | ND |
2016-06-01 | 1606001-01 | ND |
2016-06-06 | 1606010-01 | ND |
2016-07-19 | 1607023-01 | ND |
2016-07-19 | 1607024-01 | ND |
2016-08-04 | 1608010-01 | ND |
2016-08-15 | 1608022-01 | ND |
2016-08-15 | 1608023-01 | ND |
2016-08-24 | 1608035-01 | ND |
2016-08-24 | 1608034-01 | ND |
2016-08-24 | 1608033-01 | ND |
2016-08-25 | 1608036-01 | ND |
2017-02-07 | 1702004-01 | ND |
2017-03-08 | 1703009-01 | ND |
2017-03-08 | 1703008-01 | ND |
2017-05-02 | 1705003-01 | ND |
2017-05-02 | 1705004-01 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1705023-01 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 1705025-01 | ND |
2017-05-25 | 1705041-01 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1707003-01 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1707004-01 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1707005-01 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1707002-01 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 1707021-01 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 1707022-01 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 1707020-01 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 1708013-01 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 1708014-01 | ND |
2017-08-29 | 1708027-01 | ND |
2017-08-29 | 1708029-01 | ND |
2017-08-29 | 1708030-01 | ND |
2017-08-29 | 1708025-01 | ND |
2017-08-29 | 1708026-01 | ND |
2018-01-23 | 1801009-01 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 1802006-01 | ND |
2018-04-04 | 1804005-01 | ND |
2018-04-09 | 1804012-01 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 1804019-01 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 1804018-01 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 1804017-01 | ND |
2018-04-25 | 1804025-01 | ND |
2018-04-26 | 1804044-01 | ND |
2018-05-21 | 1805043-01 | ND |
2018-05-23 | 1805041-01 | ND |
2018-07-24 | 1807025-01 | ND |
2018-11-14 | 1811009-02 | ND |
2018-11-14 | 1811012-02 | ND |
2018-11-14 | 1811011-02 | ND |
2018-11-14 | 1811010-02 | ND |
2018-11-14 | 1811008-02 | ND |
2019-01-09 | 1901013-02 | ND |
2019-01-09 | 1901012-02 | ND |
2019-01-16 | 1901017-02 | ND |
2019-02-05 | 1902001-01 | ND |
2019-02-26 | 1902019-01 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 1905007-01 | ND |
2019-05-29 | 1905027-01 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 1906015-01 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 1906012-01 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 1907018-01 | ND |
2019-07-25 | 1907045-01 | ND |
2019-07-29 | 1907046-01 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1908002-01 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1908004-01 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 1908007-01 | ND |