Beryllium
City of Flowood
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 9 | 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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2014-03-31 | 140401-007IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-125IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-124IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-123IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-118IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-117IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-116IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-113IN | ND |
2016-12-14 | 161215-111IN | ND |
2017-05-08 | 170509-003IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-008IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-007IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-006IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-005IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-004IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-003IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-002IN | ND |
2019-03-26 | 190327-001IN | ND |
2019-11-04 | 191106-005IN | ND |