Beryllium
Ruidoso 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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2014-03-26 | 1403C17-004A | ND |
2014-03-26 | 1403C22-004A | ND |
2014-03-26 | 1403C15-004A | ND |
2014-03-26 | 1403C21-004A | ND |
2014-03-26 | 1403C16-004A | ND |
2015-04-07 | 1504449-004A | ND |
2015-04-07 | 1504447-004A | ND |
2016-04-26 | 1604C96-004A | ND |
2016-04-26 | 1604C97-004A | ND |
2017-02-21 | 1702953-004 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 1702955-004 | ND |
2017-05-03 | 1705374-004 | ND |
2017-05-03 | 1705375-004 | ND |
2017-05-03 | 1705373-004 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 1808151-004 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 1808152-004 | ND |
2019-04-17 | 1904A08-004 | ND |
2019-04-17 | 1904A10-004 | ND |