Beryllium
Bella Vista City Water System
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 | 15 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 14 | 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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2014-01-14 | 14A0502-05(2I) | ND |
2014-01-14 | 14A0502-01(2I) | ND |
2014-01-14 | 14A0501-05(21) | ND |
2014-01-14 | 14A0501-03(21) | ND |
2014-01-14 | 14A0501-01(21) | ND |
2014-01-14 | 14A0499-05(2I) | ND |
2014-01-14 | 14A0499-01(2I) | ND |
2014-01-14 | 14A00502-03(2I) | ND |
2014-01-15 | 14A0499-03(2I) | ND |
2014-01-15 | 14A0578-07(2I) | ND |
2014-01-15 | 14A0578-05(2I) | ND |
2014-01-15 | 14A0578-03(2I) | ND |
2014-01-15 | 14A0578-01(2I) | ND |
2014-01-15 | 14A0577-03(2I) | ND |
2014-01-15 | 14A0577-01(2I) | ND |
2017-01-04 | 17A0173-02(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0404-01(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0405-07(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0405-06(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0405-05(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0405-04(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0405-03(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0405-02(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0405-01(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0404-07(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0404-06(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0404-05(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0404-04(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0404-03(2I) | ND |
2019-05-15 | 19E0404-02 | ND |