Beryllium
Wiggin Farm Winterberry
NOTE: Wiggin Farm Winterberry purchases water from Aquarion Water - NH which is required to test for beryllium. Sample information shown below was taken by Aquarion Water - NH.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Wiggin Farm Winterberry purchases water from Aquarion Water - NH which is required to test for beryllium. Sample information shown below was taken by Aquarion Water - NH.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-07-15 | 133675.02 | ND |
2014-07-15 | 133675.01 | ND |
2014-07-17 | 133762.01 | ND |
2014-07-17 | 133762.02 | ND |
2014-07-17 | 133762.03 | ND |
2014-07-17 | 133762.04 | ND |
2014-07-17 | 133762.05 | ND |
2014-07-21 | 133855.02 | ND |
2014-07-21 | 133855.03 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 134678.01 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 134678.02 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 134678.03 | ND |
2016-04-05 | 154457.02 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 170894.01 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 170894.02 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 170894.03 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 171203.01 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 171203.02 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 171203.03 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 171203.04 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 171260.02 | ND |
2017-07-19 | 171260.03 | ND |
2017-07-20 | 171260.01 | ND |
2018-08-15 | 185555.01 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 193725.02 | ND |