Beryllium
Caroline Utility 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-02-12 | 11532META | ND |
2014-04-25 | 11553MET | ND |
2014-11-03 | 12130MET | ND |
2015-03-03 | 460160-ANALYTICS | ND |
2015-03-03 | 460160-ANALYTICS | ND |
2015-05-18 | 00215-MID ATLANT | ND |
2015-08-05 | 460141-SUMMIT EN | ND |
2015-11-16 | 00215-MID ATLANT | ND |
2015-11-16 | 00215-MID ATLANT | ND |
2016-03-01 | 13540-EP010M | ND |
2016-06-27 | 13926MET | ND |
2016-11-14 | 14483B | ND |
2017-02-22 | 14842MET | ND |
2017-02-22 | 14845MET | ND |
2017-11-13 | 15927MET | ND |
2018-02-27 | PR190MET | ND |
2018-05-14 | PR507-MET | ND |
2019-01-29 | PR1500MET | ND |
2019-09-23 | E190901520 | ND |