Beryllium
Charlotte Water
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-19 | AE92461-IOC | ND |
2014-02-19 | AE92462-IOC | ND |
2014-02-19 | AE92463-IOC | ND |
2014-02-19 | AE92464-IOC | ND |
2014-02-19 | AE92460-IOC | ND |
2014-05-13 | AF01539-IOC | ND |
2014-05-13 | AF01537-IOC | ND |
2014-05-13 | AF01536-IOC | ND |
2014-05-13 | AF01535-IOC | ND |
2014-05-13 | AF01538-IOC | ND |
2014-08-07 | AF10206-IOC | ND |
2014-08-07 | AF10205-IOC | ND |
2014-08-07 | AF10207-IOC | ND |
2014-08-07 | AF10204-IOC | ND |
2014-08-07 | AF10203-IOC | ND |
2014-12-03 | AF22248-IOC | ND |
2014-12-03 | AF22249-IOC | ND |
2014-12-03 | AF22245-IOC | ND |
2014-12-03 | AF22250-IOC | ND |
2014-12-03 | A22251-IOC | ND |
2015-03-04 | ND | |
2015-03-04 | ND | |
2015-03-04 | ND | |
2015-03-04 | ND | |
2015-03-04 | ND | |
2015-06-11 | ND | |
2015-06-11 | ND | |
2015-06-11 | ND | |
2015-06-24 | ND | |
2015-06-24 | ND | |
2015-08-10 | ND | |
2015-08-10 | ND | |
2015-08-10 | ND | |
2015-08-10 | ND | |
2015-08-10 | ND | |
2015-11-04 | ND | |
2015-11-04 | ND | |
2015-11-04 | ND | |
2015-11-04 | ND | |
2015-11-04 | ND | |
2016-02-03 | AF65972_IOC | ND |
2016-02-03 | AF65968_IOC | ND |
2016-02-03 | AF65971_IOC | ND |
2016-02-03 | AF65969_IOC | ND |
2016-02-03 | AF65970_IOC | ND |
2016-05-04 | AF76708_IOC | ND |
2016-05-04 | AF76707_IOC | ND |
2016-05-04 | AF76703_IOC | ND |
2016-05-04 | AF76704_IOC | ND |
2016-05-04 | AF76709_IOC | ND |
2016-08-03 | AF87876_IOC | ND |
2016-08-03 | AF87872_IOC | ND |
2016-08-03 | AF87874_IOC | ND |
2016-08-03 | AF87877_IOC | ND |
2016-08-03 | AF87888_IOC | ND |
2016-11-02 | AF98938_IOC | ND |
2016-11-02 | AF98935_IOC | ND |
2016-11-02 | AF98936_IOC | ND |
2016-11-02 | AF98937_IOC | ND |
2016-11-02 | AF98939_IOC | ND |
2017-02-01 | AG08741_IOC | ND |
2017-02-01 | AG08740_IOC | ND |
2017-02-01 | AG08739_IOC | ND |
2017-02-01 | AG08738_IOC | ND |
2017-02-01 | AG08742_IOC | ND |
2017-05-04 | AG19793_IOC | ND |
2017-05-04 | AG19792_IOC | ND |
2017-05-04 | AG19796_IOC | ND |
2017-05-08 | AG20107_IOC | ND |
2017-05-08 | AG20108_IOC | ND |
2017-08-01 | AG30320_IOC | ND |
2017-08-01 | AG30319_IOC | ND |
2017-08-01 | AG30317_IOC | ND |
2017-08-01 | AG30321_IOC | ND |
2017-08-01 | AG30318_IOC | ND |
2017-11-01 | AG41979_IOC | ND |
2017-11-01 | AG41981_IOC | ND |
2017-11-01 | AG41978_IOC | ND |
2017-11-01 | AG41980_IOC | ND |
2017-11-01 | AG41977_IOC | ND |
2018-02-08 | AG53373_IOC | ND |
2018-02-08 | AG53374_IOC | ND |
2018-02-08 | AG53375_IOC | ND |
2018-02-08 | AG53376_IOC | ND |
2018-02-08 | AG53379_IOC | ND |
2019-02-07 | AG96876_IOC | ND |
2019-02-07 | AG96877_IOC | ND |
2019-02-07 | AG96880_IOC | ND |
2019-02-07 | AG96881_IOC | ND |
2019-02-07 | AG96882_IOC | ND |