Beryllium
Wallace, Town of
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 7 | 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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2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19738 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19739 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19740 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19741 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19742 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19743 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19744 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19745 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 37729_14-19746 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 37729_19-34794 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 37729_19-34801 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 37729_19-34815 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 37729_19-34825 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 37729_19-34830 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 37729_19-34851 | ND |
2019-08-19 | 37729_19-35355 | ND |