Beryllium
Amarillo Municipal 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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-04 | Q1406898009 | ND |
2014-05-21 | Q1417171006 | ND |
2014-05-21 | Q1417423002 | ND |
2014-07-16 | Q1428664001 | ND |
2014-10-27 | Q1454208008 | ND |
2015-02-25 | Q1507408004 | ND |
2015-04-28 | Q1515583014 | ND |
2015-04-28 | Q1515583013 | ND |
2015-07-22 | Q1528406001 | ND |
2015-11-17 | Q1545289013 | ND |
2015-11-17 | Q1545289001 | ND |
2016-02-22 | Q1607546019 | ND |
2016-02-22 | Q1607546018 | ND |
2016-02-22 | Q1607546017 | ND |
2016-04-19 | Q1615677012 | ND |
2016-04-19 | Q1615677011 | ND |
2016-04-19 | Q1615677010 | ND |
2016-09-27 | Q1640717001 | ND |
2016-09-27 | Q1640717004 | ND |
2016-10-25 | Q1645255006 | ND |
2017-02-07 | Q1705187008 | ND |
2017-02-07 | Q1705187007 | ND |
2017-02-07 | Q1705187006 | ND |
2017-05-02 | Q1717903005 | ND |
2017-05-02 | Q1717903006 | ND |
2017-05-02 | Q1717903007 | ND |
2017-09-05 | Q1741028009 | ND |
2017-11-16 | Q1758924001 | ND |
2018-02-13 | Q1805778007 | ND |
2018-05-15 | AE28148 | ND |
2019-01-24 | Q1903570006 | ND |
2019-05-02 | Q1918377005 | ND |
2019-07-10 | Q1943223001 | ND |
2019-08-14 | Q1955365004 | ND |
2019-10-09 | Q1972085004 | ND |