Beryllium
City of Riverton
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-07-14 | C14070510-002B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-001B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-014B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-013B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-012B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-011B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-010B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-009B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-007B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-006B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-005B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-004B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-003B | ND |
2014-07-14 | C14070510-008B | ND |
2015-04-14 | C15040475-001I | ND |
2015-06-25 | C15061008-013J | ND |
2016-06-13 | C16060466-007C | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-001B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-002B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-003B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-004B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-005B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-006B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-007B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-008B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-009B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-010B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-011B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-012B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-013B | ND |
2017-06-06 | C17060229-014B | ND |
2017-07-17 | C17070545-001B | ND |
2018-06-04 | C18060169-052B | ND |