Beryllium
NJ American Water - Western
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-08 | 24566301 | ND |
2014-04-04 | 25405501 | ND |
2014-04-04 | 25402001 | ND |
2014-06-12 | 25801801 | ND |
2014-06-12 | 25403101 | ND |
2014-06-12 | 25400401 | ND |
2014-06-12 | 25400201 | ND |
2014-06-12 | 25399201 | ND |
2014-06-30 | 25798301 | ND |
2014-06-30 | 25801001 | ND |
2014-07-24 | 25402301 | ND |
2014-07-29 | 25801401 | ND |
2014-07-29 | 25403301 | ND |
2014-07-29 | 25402601 | ND |
2014-08-20 | 26207201 | ND |
2015-01-12 | 27863701 | ND |
2016-01-04 | 31135401 | ND |
2016-08-08 | 33098201 | ND |
2017-01-05 | 34460001 | ND |
2017-04-13 | 35355001 | ND |
2017-04-13 | 35355201 | ND |
2017-04-13 | 35356001 | ND |
2017-06-23 | 35354601 | ND |
2017-06-23 | 35986401 | ND |
2017-06-23 | 35355801 | ND |
2017-06-26 | 35349201 | ND |
2017-06-27 | 35352701 | ND |
2017-06-27 | 35990201 | ND |
2017-06-27 | 36533601 | ND |
2017-06-27 | 35991301 | ND |
2017-07-25 | 35352901 | ND |
2017-08-30 | 37194801 | ND |
2017-08-30 | 37194201 | ND |
2017-09-05 | 37194501 | ND |
2018-01-10 | 38457001 | ND |
2019-02-05 | 43293901 | ND |
2019-12-05 | 47756801 | ND |