Beryllium
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-04-08 | AD38182 | ND |
2014-04-08 | AD38151 | ND |
2015-05-19 | AD55636 | ND |
2015-05-19 | AD55646 | ND |
2015-07-08 | AD57758 | ND |
2015-07-08 | AD57784 | ND |
2015-07-08 | AD57785 | ND |
2015-07-08 | AD57787 | ND |
2015-07-08 | AD57788 | ND |
2016-06-08 | AD76956 | ND |
2016-06-08 | AD76955 | ND |
2016-06-08 | AD76954 | ND |
2017-04-13 | AD92667 | ND |
2017-04-13 | AD92668 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE10418 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE10419 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE10420 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE10421 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE10422 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE10423 | ND |
2018-04-11 | AE10722 | ND |
2019-04-18 | AE29060 | ND |
2019-09-24 | AE37656 | ND |
2019-09-24 | AE37681 | ND |
2019-09-26 | AE37873 | ND |