Beryllium
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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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 13 | 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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2014-05-08 | 1405553-003-PRI | ND |
2014-05-08 | 1405553-001-PRI | ND |
2014-05-08 | 140553-002-PRI | ND |
2014-05-09 | 1405686-003-PRI | ND |
2014-05-09 | 1405686-004-PEI | ND |
2014-05-09 | 1405686-006-PRI | ND |
2014-05-09 | 1405686-005-PRI | ND |
2014-05-09 | 1405686-001-PRI | ND |
2014-05-09 | 1405686-002-PRI | ND |
2014-05-13 | 1405879-001-PRI | ND |
2014-05-13 | 1405877-001-PRI | ND |
2015-03-23 | 1503F54-001 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505847-003 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-008 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-003 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-007 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-001 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-004 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-005 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505847-001 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505847-002 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-006 PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505792-002 PRI | ND |
2015-09-24 | 1509J66-002 PRI | ND |
2015-09-24 | 1509J66-001 PRI | ND |
2016-04-19 | 1604H82-001 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-003 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-006 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-012 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-002 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-005 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-013 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-008 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-011 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-004 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-010 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-001 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-009 PRI | ND |
2016-06-07 | 1606552-007 PRI | ND |
2017-04-11 | 7015498001-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197009-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197001-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197011-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197012-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197013-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197002-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197005-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197007-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197003-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197010-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197008-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197006-PRI | ND |
2017-04-28 | 7017197004-PRI | ND |
2018-02-23 | 7043795001-PRI | ND |
2018-02-23 | 7043795003-PRI | ND |
2018-02-23 | 7043795002-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706002-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706001-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706006-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706005-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706003-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706007-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706009-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706010-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706004-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706008-PRI | ND |
2018-05-07 | 7050706011-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852007-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852011-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852004-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852003-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852006-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852008-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852012-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852002-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852013-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852005-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852001-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852010-PRI | ND |
2019-06-10 | 7092852009-PRI | ND |