Beryllium
Aqua Pennsylvania Main 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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 19 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-11-18 | AE56954 | ND |
2014-11-18 | AE56947 | ND |
2014-11-19 | AE57194 | ND |
2014-11-19 | AE57195 | ND |
2014-11-19 | AE57228 | ND |
2014-12-15 | AE58283 | ND |
2015-01-07 | 12289886 | ND |
2015-01-23 | 12290840 | ND |
2015-02-18 | 12404636 | ND |
2015-02-18 | 12404641 | ND |
2015-02-18 | 12404621 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 12404603 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 12404580 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 12404600 | ND |
2015-03-16 | 12518730 | ND |
2015-03-17 | 12518742 | ND |
2015-03-17 | 12518790 | ND |
2015-03-18 | 12518754 | ND |
2015-03-18 | 12518766 | ND |
2015-03-18 | 12518778 | ND |
2015-04-22 | 12752528 | ND |
2015-04-22 | 12752540 | ND |
2015-08-05 | 13138388 | ND |
2015-08-05 | 13138364 | ND |
2015-08-05 | 13138376 | ND |
2016-02-08 | 13873850 | ND |
2016-02-09 | 13873898 | ND |
2016-02-10 | 13873862 | ND |
2016-02-10 | 13873874 | ND |
2016-02-10 | 13873886 | ND |
2016-03-15 | 13989270 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 15799158 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 15799170 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 15799218 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 15799206 | ND |
2017-02-23 | 15799194 | ND |
2017-02-23 | 15799182 | ND |
2018-01-15 | AF73385 | ND |
2018-01-15 | AF73390 | ND |
2018-01-17 | AF73333 | ND |
2018-01-17 | AF73334 | ND |
2018-01-29 | AF74445 | ND |
2018-01-29 | AF74448 | ND |
2018-01-31 | AF74442 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AF77264 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AF77278 | ND |
2018-02-27 | AF77311 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77456 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77467 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77455 | ND |
2018-03-13 | AF78030 | ND |
2018-03-13 | AF78027 | ND |
2018-03-14 | AF78052 | ND |
2018-03-14 | AF78051 | ND |
2018-03-22 | AF78017 | ND |
2018-03-26 | AF79915 | ND |
2018-06-27 | AF86818 | ND |
2019-02-19 | AG09014 | ND |
2019-02-20 | AG09053 | ND |
2019-02-20 | AG09052 | ND |
2019-02-21 | AG09380 | ND |
2019-05-13 | AG17311 | ND |
2019-05-13 | AG17321 | ND |