Beryllium
Citizens Water of Westfield, LLC
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-05-13 | 683174IOC-2014 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 683176IOC-2014 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 683178IOC-2014 | ND |
2014-11-11 | 709898IOC-2014 | ND |
2014-11-11 | 709900IOC-2014 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 722485IOC-2015 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 722487IOC-2015 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 150006401IOC-201 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 150006402IOC-201 | ND |
2015-08-11 | 346345IOC-2015 | ND |
2015-08-11 | 346353IOC-2015 | ND |
2015-09-22 | 3327348IOC-2015 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 150102303IOC-201 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 150102301IOC-201 | ND |
2016-05-10 | 16066606IOC-2016 | ND |
2016-05-10 | 16066604IOC-2016 | ND |
2016-05-10 | 16066602IOC-2016 | ND |
2016-08-09 | 16121406IOC-2016 | ND |
2016-08-09 | 16121405IOC-2016 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 17070711IOC-2017 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 17070715IOC-2017 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 17070713IOC-2017 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 17130613IOC-2017 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 17130612IOC-2017 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 17130611IOC-2017 | ND |
2018-05-15 | 18071801IOC-2018 | ND |
2018-05-15 | 18071802IOC-2018 | ND |
2018-06-12 | 18087906IOC-2018 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 18127401 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 18127402 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 18127403 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 19092608 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 19092609 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 19092610 | ND |