Beryllium
Midland-lonaconing
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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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2014-05-05 | 140505_02_004903 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 140505_03_004903 | ND |
2014-12-12 | 141212_01_141215 | ND |
2015-05-11 | E15003481002 | ND |
2015-05-11 | E15003481003 | ND |
2015-05-11 | E15003481004 | ND |
2016-04-26 | E16004019003 | ND |
2016-04-26 | E16004019004 | ND |
2016-04-26 | E16004019006 | ND |
2017-04-26 | E17004253004 | ND |
2017-04-26 | E17004253002_A | ND |
2017-04-26 | E17004253003 | ND |
2018-04-25 | E18003836002 | ND |
2018-04-25 | E18003836003 | ND |
2018-04-25 | E18003836004 | ND |