Beryllium
Vernon Water Department
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 9 | 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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2015-06-30 | 2706-013-0730 | ND |
2015-07-16 | 2706-013-0840 | ND |
2016-02-25 | 9588-006-0920 | ND |
2016-02-25 | 9588-011-0935 | ND |
2016-05-26 | 9588-014-0920 | ND |
2016-05-26 | 9588-010-0850 | ND |
2016-08-29 | 9588-009-0945 | ND |
2017-05-24 | 9588-010-0905 | ND |
2017-08-24 | 9588-005-0920 | ND |
2018-08-30 | 9588-013-0900 | ND |
2019-01-14 | 9588-010-1017 | ND |
2019-02-28 | 9588-006-0925 | ND |
2019-05-09 | 9588-010-1005 | ND |
2019-05-23 | 9588-014-1050 | ND |
2019-07-17 | 9588-010-0920 | ND |
2019-08-20 | 9588-010-0845 | ND |
2019-09-30 | 9588-005-1300 | ND |
2019-11-27 | 9588-010-0825 | ND |
2019-11-27 | 9588-005-0815 | ND |