Beryllium
Altoona Water Authority
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-07 | 4H07065-01 | ND |
2014-08-07 | 4H07067-01 | ND |
2014-08-08 | 4H08030-01 | ND |
2014-08-08 | 4H08045-01 | ND |
2014-08-08 | 4H08031-01 | ND |
2014-08-08 | 4H08044-01 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 13058899 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 13058907 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 13058915 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 13058939 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 13058923 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 13058931 | ND |
2016-07-13 | 14632215 | ND |
2016-07-13 | 14632231 | ND |
2016-07-13 | 14632223 | ND |
2016-07-13 | 14632207 | ND |
2016-07-14 | 14632178 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 15706121 | ND |
2017-08-08 | 16624741 | ND |
2017-08-08 | 16624733 | ND |
2017-08-08 | 16624796 | ND |
2017-08-08 | 16624879 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 16624768 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 8H28047-01 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 8H28031-01 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 8H28032-01 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 8H28051 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 8H28044-01 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 8H28046-01 | ND |
2019-11-06 | 9K07060-01 | ND |
2019-11-06 | 9K07058-01 | ND |
2019-11-07 | 9K07074-01 | ND |
2019-11-07 | 9K07072-01 | ND |
2019-12-05 | 9L05126-01 | ND |