Beryllium
Eugene Water & Electric Board
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-08 | 140119301B-I | ND |
2014-04-02 | 140411201B-I | ND |
2014-07-07 | 140718401B-I | ND |
2014-10-07 | 141025501B-I | ND |
2015-01-07 | 150117901B-I | ND |
2015-04-08 | 150427901B-I | ND |
2015-07-01 | 150706201B-I | ND |
2015-10-07 | 151030501B-I | ND |
2016-01-04 | 160104501B-I | ND |
2016-04-06 | 160425201B-I | ND |
2016-07-06 | 160721601B-I | ND |
2016-10-05 | 161020901B-I | ND |
2017-01-04 | 170105601B-I | ND |
2017-04-05 | 170419001B-I | ND |
2017-07-05 | 170711501B-I | ND |
2017-10-04 | 171019901C-I | ND |
2018-02-06 | 180223101C-I | ND |
2018-05-09 | 180543001C-I | ND |
2018-08-01 | 180809401B-I | ND |
2018-11-07 | 201811080534-I | ND |
2019-02-04 | 201902050084-I | ND |
2019-05-13 | 201905140039-I | ND |
2019-08-05 | 201908060215-I | ND |
2019-11-04 | 201911051086-I | ND |