Beryllium
Alamogordo Domestic 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 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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2014-02-18 | 1402840-003A | ND |
2014-02-18 | 1402837-003A | ND |
2014-02-18 | 1402844-004A | ND |
2014-02-18 | 1402848-004A | ND |
2014-02-18 | 1402834-003A | ND |
2015-03-19 | 1503A91-004A | ND |
2015-03-19 | 1503A92-004A | ND |
2016-06-14 | 1606A65-004A | ND |
2016-06-14 | 1606A64-004A | ND |
2017-02-14 | 1702738-004 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 1702739-004 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 1704A01-004 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 1704A02-004 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 1704A04-004 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 1803121-004 | ND |
2018-02-27 | 1803122-004 | ND |
2019-03-05 | 1903328-004 | ND |
2019-03-05 | 1903334-004 | ND |