Beryllium
Ticonderoga Water District
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 |
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2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | 2.97 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 8.90 ppb |
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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2014-02-24 | JH1401336-PRI | ND |
2014-02-24 | JH1401335-PRI | ND |
2015-02-25 | JH1501251-PRI | ND |
2015-02-25 | JH1501252-PRI | ND |
2016-02-08 | JH1601048-PRI | ND |
2016-02-08 | JH1601047-PRI | ND |
2017-03-20 | JH1702042-PRI | ND |
2017-03-20 | JH1702044-PRI | ND |
2018-02-27 | JH1801384-PRI | ND |
2018-02-27 | JH1801385-PRI | ND |
2019-02-13 | JH1900948-PRI | ND |
2019-02-13 | JH1900946-PRI | ND |
2019-10-28 | JH1907725IOCS | 8.90 ppb |