Beryllium
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-02-19 | 9588-004-1100 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 9588-004-1140 | ND |
2014-11-18 | 9588-004-1025 | ND |
2015-02-18 | 9588-004-1005 | ND |
2016-02-17 | 9588-004-0942 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 9588-004-1045 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 9588-004-0932 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 9588-004-1130 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 9588-004-1007 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 9588-004-1014 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 9588-004-1008 | ND |
2018-11-20 | 9588-004-0926 | ND |
2019-02-20 | 9588-004-0900 | ND |
2019-05-21 | 9588-004-0936 | ND |
2019-11-19 | 9588-004-1000 | ND |