Beryllium
Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority
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 | 0.0150 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.0300 ppb |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-16 | L4901499-3 | ND |
2014-03-25 | L4988369-2 | ND |
2014-07-15 | L5162972-2 | ND |
2015-01-14 | L5409386-1 | 0.0300 ppb |
2015-07-09 | L5700688-3 | ND |
2016-01-06 | L5966600-7 | ND |
2017-02-22 | L6687631-3 | ND |
2018-02-15 | L7001675-3 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 4200360 | ND |