Beryllium
Tupper Lake V
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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2014-06-24 | 1409263-002PRI | ND |
2014-06-24 | 1409263-001PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1512286-001PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1512286-002PRI | ND |
2016-06-13 | 1608840-002PRI | ND |
2016-06-13 | 1608840-001PRI | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1710690-001PRI | ND |
2017-07-11 | 1710690-002PRI | ND |
2018-07-23 | 1811940-001PRI | ND |
2018-12-05 | 1820570-001PRI | ND |
2019-03-27 | 1904127-002PRI | ND |
2019-03-27 | 1904127-001PRI | ND |