Beryllium
Golden State Water Company - Orcutt
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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-01-29 | 2706-011-0916 | ND |
2014-01-29 | 2706-004-1020 | ND |
2014-01-29 | 2706-001-0940 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-031-1020 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-015-0950 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-014-0930 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-012-1030 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-009-1045 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-008-1035 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-006-0935 | ND |
2014-02-05 | 2706-005-0835 | ND |
2014-02-26 | 2706-010-0935 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-031-1010 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-015-0930 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-014-1015 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-012-1150 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-011-1115 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-010-1110 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-008-1035 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-006-1235 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 9590-001-0902 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 9590-005-1110 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 9590-004-0935 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 9590-009-1005 | ND |