Beryllium
Aberdeen, 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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-04-07 | 8977-040714-E17I | ND |
2014-04-07 | 8977-040714-E11I | ND |
2014-04-14 | 8977-041414-E22I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E03I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E06I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E07I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E08I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E09I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E10I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E12I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-E13I | ND |
2014-05-12 | 8977-051214-W02I | ND |
2015-01-05 | ND | |
2015-01-05 | ND | |
2015-01-05 | ND | |
2015-10-05 | ND | |
2015-12-01 | ND | |
2017-04-03 | 8977-040317-E11I | ND |
2017-04-03 | 8977-040317-E17I | ND |
2017-04-03 | 8977-040317-E22I | ND |
2017-05-01 | 8977-050117-E10I | ND |
2017-05-01 | 8977-050117-E13I | ND |
2017-05-01 | 8977-050117-E12I | ND |
2017-05-01 | 8977-050117-E08I | ND |
2017-05-01 | 8977-050117-E07I | ND |
2017-05-01 | 8977-050117-E06I | ND |
2017-05-01 | 8977-050117-E03I | ND |
2018-01-22 | 8977-012218-E14I | ND |
2018-01-22 | 8977-012218-E15I | ND |
2018-01-22 | 8977-012218-E16I | ND |
2018-10-01 | 8977-100118-E18I | ND |
2018-10-01 | 8977-100118-E19I | ND |
2019-10-21 | 8977-102119-E28I | ND |