Beryllium
Fort Leonard Wood
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-01-21 | AC16959 | ND |
2014-01-21 | AC16961 | ND |
2014-01-21 | AC16962 | ND |
2014-01-21 | AC16963 | ND |
2014-01-21 | AC16964 | ND |
2014-01-21 | AC16965 | ND |
2014-01-21 | AC16967 | ND |
2014-01-21 | AC16966 | ND |
2014-04-21 | AC22946 | ND |
2015-01-27 | AC40664 | ND |
2016-01-11 | AC65184 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89272 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89273 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89269 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89268 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89267 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89270 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89271 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89266 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AC89265 | ND |
2018-01-28 | AD11498 | ND |
2019-01-14 | AD37859 | ND |