Beryllium
City of Pineville Water System
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 22 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 18 | 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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2014-03-10 | AD89650 | ND |
2014-03-10 | AD89650 | ND |
2016-09-15 | 35265896005 | ND |
2016-09-15 | 35265896005 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029012 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029009 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029010 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029011 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029012 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029013 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029011 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029010 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029009 | ND |
2016-09-28 | 35268029013 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142004 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142003 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142003 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142002 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142001 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142004 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142002 | ND |
2016-10-05 | 35271142001 | ND |
2016-12-15 | 35283877001 | ND |
2016-12-15 | 35283877001 | ND |
2017-09-27 | 35338974001 | ND |
2017-09-27 | 35338974001 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-003 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-005 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-004 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-002 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-001 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-001 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-002 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-003 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-004 | ND |
2019-07-18 | B1903052-005 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-001 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-004 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-003 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-002 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-001 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-004 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-003 | ND |
2019-07-25 | B1903185-002 | ND |