Beryllium
Hempstead
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 11 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-04 | 1402305-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-01 | 1407057-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-24 | 1407H51-001-PRI | ND |
2014-11-05 | 1411261-003-PRI | ND |
2014-11-05 | 1411261-002-PRI | ND |
2014-11-05 | 1411261-001-PRI | ND |
2014-11-18 | 1411C31-001-PRI | ND |
2014-12-02 | 1412141-001-PRI | ND |
2014-12-10 | 1412803-001-PRI | ND |
2015-03-04 | 1503256-001-PRI | ND |
2015-03-17 | 1503B81-003-PRI | ND |
2015-03-17 | 1503B81-001-PRI | ND |
2015-03-17 | 1503B81-005-PRI | ND |
2015-03-24 | 1503G72-001-PRI | ND |
2015-05-27 | 1505J26-002-PRI | ND |
2015-05-27 | 1505J26-001-PRI | ND |
2015-05-27 | 1505J26-004-PRI | ND |
2015-05-27 | 1505J26-003-PRI | ND |
2016-03-15 | 1603C44-002-PRI | ND |
2016-03-15 | 1603C44-001-PRI | ND |
2016-03-15 | 1603C44-004-PRI | ND |
2016-03-15 | 1603C44-003-PRI | ND |
2016-03-29 | 1603N29-002-PRI | ND |
2016-03-29 | 1603N29-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605155-003-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605155-005-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605155-004-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605155-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605157-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605155-002-PRI | ND |
2017-05-09 | 7018134004-PRI | ND |
2017-05-09 | 7018134002-PRI | ND |
2017-05-09 | 7018134001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-09 | 7018134003-PRI | ND |
2018-03-30 | 7046726001-PRI | ND |
2018-05-30 | 7053116005-PRI | ND |
2018-05-30 | 7053116002-PRI | ND |
2018-05-30 | 7053116004-PRI | ND |
2018-05-30 | 7053116006-PRI | ND |
2018-05-30 | 7053116003-PRI | ND |
2018-06-05 | 7053757001-PRI | ND |
2018-06-05 | 7053757005-PRI | ND |
2018-06-05 | 7053757002-PRI | ND |
2018-06-05 | 7053757003-PRI | ND |
2019-01-29 | 7077827002-PRI | ND |
2019-01-29 | 7077827001-PRI | ND |
2019-03-12 | 7082052002-PRI | ND |
2019-03-12 | 7082052001-PRI | ND |
2019-03-12 | 7082052003-PRI | ND |
2019-03-19 | 7082762001-PRI | ND |
2019-03-27 | 7083593001-PRI | ND |
2019-04-16 | 7085976004-PRI | ND |
2019-07-11 | 7097222001-PRI | ND |
2019-12-24 | 70116371001-PRI | ND |
2019-12-27 | 70116632001-PRI | ND |