Beryllium
Fort Smith Water Utilities
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-28 | 140300017 | ND |
2014-11-24 | Y143300012 | ND |
2015-01-14 | Y150160003 | ND |
2015-10-26 | Y153030001 | ND |
2016-01-14 | Y160150003 | ND |
2016-10-31 | Y163090001 | ND |
2017-01-31 | Y170330001 | ND |
2017-10-16 | Y172920004 | ND |
2018-01-29 | Y180320005 | ND |
2018-10-22 | Y182980005 | ND |
2019-01-29 | Y190310010 | ND |
2019-10-08 | Y192830002 | ND |