Beryllium
Greene County Regional Water System
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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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2014-06-11 | 8030-061114-E08I | ND |
2014-12-12 | 8030-121214-E12I | ND |
2015-06-04 | ND | |
2015-06-04 | ND | |
2016-07-13 | 8030-071316-E03I | ND |
2016-07-13 | 8030-071316-E04I | ND |
2016-07-13 | 8030-071316-E05I | ND |
2016-07-14 | 8030-071416-E07I | ND |
2016-07-14 | 8030-071416-E09I | ND |
2017-08-31 | 8030-083117-E08I | ND |
2018-06-04 | 8030-060418-E11I | ND |
2018-06-05 | 8030-060518-E10I | ND |
2019-07-11 | 8030-071119-E07I | ND |
2019-07-11 | 8030-071119-E09I | ND |
2019-08-28 | 8030-082819-E03I | ND |
2019-08-28 | 8030-082819-E04I | ND |
2019-08-28 | 8030-082819-E05I | ND |
2019-10-07 | 8030-100719-E12I | ND |