Beryllium
Bradley Waterworks
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-04-29 | Y151200003 | ND |
2015-04-29 | Y151200004 | ND |
2016-08-23 | Y162390022 | ND |
2016-11-21 | Y163280028 | ND |
2016-12-20 | Y163560015 | ND |
2017-02-06 | Y170400029 | ND |
2017-02-06 | Y170400031 | ND |
2017-04-17 | Y171100031 | ND |
2017-05-02 | Y171240045 | ND |
2017-08-01 | Y172150057 | ND |
2017-08-01 | Y172150027 | ND |
2017-10-23 | Y172990019 | ND |
2018-03-20 | Y180810018 | ND |
2018-05-29 | Y181510007 | ND |
2018-05-29 | Y181510006 | ND |
2018-08-13 | Y182280033 | ND |
2018-10-16 | Y182910036 | ND |
2019-02-25 | Y190590038 | ND |
2019-05-13 | Y191360053 | ND |
2019-08-12 | Y192270055 | ND |
2019-11-05 | Y193110002 | ND |
2019-11-05 | Y193110048 | ND |