Beryllium
New Braunfels Utilities
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-31 | AC41010 | ND |
2015-01-21 | AC77025 | ND |
2015-03-24 | AC85813 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17496 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17491 | ND |
2016-02-24 | AD25305 | ND |
2016-02-24 | AD25301 | ND |
2016-02-24 | AD25306 | ND |
2016-02-24 | AD25300 | ND |
2016-02-24 | AD25304 | ND |
2016-02-24 | AD25302 | ND |
2017-01-12 | AD64631 | ND |
2017-03-29 | AD77376 | ND |
2017-05-30 | AD85826 | ND |
2017-05-30 | AD85823 | ND |
2017-05-30 | AD85824 | ND |
2017-05-30 | AD85825 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE12118 | ND |
2018-10-29 | AE44697 | ND |
2019-02-04 | AE52632 | ND |
2019-02-04 | AE52631 | ND |
2019-03-18 | AE58659 | ND |
2019-03-18 | AE58656 | ND |
2019-03-18 | AE58657 | ND |
2019-03-18 | AE58658 | ND |