Beryllium
Town of Luke / Newpage Luke Mill
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 | 140408_01_004485 | ND |
2014-10-08 | 141008_01_4J0911 | ND |
2015-06-24 | E15004124002 | ND |
2015-09-30 | 5J02013-01 | ND |
2016-06-07 | E16004653003 | ND |
2017-04-26 | E17004253005 | ND |
2017-09-27 | 0010019_092717_T | ND |
2018-04-24 | E18003832003 | ND |
2018-10-10 | 8J12015_01 | ND |
2019-11-14 | 9K15125-01 | ND |