Beryllium
Aqua NJ - Phillipsburg
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-08-12 | AE44233 | ND |
2014-08-12 | AE44236 | ND |
2015-06-23 | AE80903 | ND |
2015-06-23 | AE80906 | ND |
2016-06-23 | AF19894 | ND |
2016-07-14 | AF22230 | ND |
2017-02-27 | AF44575 | ND |
2017-08-29 | AF62047 | ND |
2018-01-18 | AF74139 | ND |
2018-10-18 | AF99026 | ND |
2019-09-04 | AG31022 | ND |
2019-11-21 | AG40305 | ND |