Beryllium
Meriden Water Division
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 8 | 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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2014-01-02 | BF94398IOC1 | ND |
2014-07-10 | BG72730IOC1 | ND |
2014-07-10 | BG72731IOC1 | ND |
2014-07-10 | BG72732IOC1 | ND |
2014-07-10 | BG72733IOC1 | ND |
2014-07-10 | BG72734IOC1 | ND |
2014-07-10 | BG72735IOC1 | ND |
2014-07-10 | BG72736IOC1 | ND |
2015-06-18 | BJ33376IOC1 | ND |
2015-06-18 | BJ33377IOC1 | ND |
2015-06-18 | BJ33375IOC1 | ND |
2015-11-19 | BK25835IOC1 | ND |
2016-06-30 | BN65088IOC1 | ND |
2016-06-30 | BN65089IOC1 | ND |
2016-06-30 | BN65090IOC1 | ND |
2016-07-14 | BN73019IOC1 | ND |
2017-06-15 | BY40610IOC1 | ND |
2017-06-15 | BY40612IOC1 | ND |
2017-06-15 | BY40611IOC1 | ND |
2017-06-29 | BY50178IOC1 | ND |
2018-07-19 | CA94410 | ND |
2018-07-19 | CA94411 | ND |
2018-07-19 | CA94412 | ND |
2018-08-23 | CB17441 | ND |
2019-06-19 | CD38010 | ND |
2019-06-19 | CD38011 | ND |
2019-06-19 | CD38012 | ND |
2019-06-24 | CD40812 | ND |
2019-06-26 | CD42474 | ND |
2019-06-26 | CD42475 | ND |
2019-06-26 | CD42476 | ND |
2019-07-31 | CD69099 | ND |