Beryllium
Greenville Utilities Comm.
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-10-07 | 37729_14-30541 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 37729_14-30542 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 37729_14-30543 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 37729_14-30544 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 37729_14-30540 | ND |
2015-10-12 | ND | |
2015-10-12 | ND | |
2015-10-12 | ND | |
2015-10-12 | ND | |
2015-10-13 | ND | |
2016-10-20 | 37729_16-36810 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 37729_16-36809 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 37729_16-36805 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 37729_16-36811 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 37729_16-36807 | ND |
2017-10-19 | 37729_17-39424 | ND |
2017-10-19 | 37729_17-39426 | ND |
2017-10-19 | 37729_17-39428 | ND |
2017-10-19 | 37729_17-39429 | ND |
2017-10-19 | 37729_17-39430 | ND |
2018-10-18 | 37729_18-43628 | ND |
2018-10-18 | 37729_18-43627 | ND |
2018-10-18 | 37729_18-43626 | ND |
2018-10-18 | 37729_18-43623 | ND |
2018-10-18 | 37729_18-43620 | ND |
2019-10-24 | 37729_19-46056 | ND |
2019-10-24 | 37729_19-46055 | ND |
2019-10-24 | 37729_19-46054 | ND |
2019-10-24 | 37729_19-46053 | ND |