Beryllium
West Escambia Utilities Inc.
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 |
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2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | 0.160 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.1000 ppb - 0.270 ppb |
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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2014-03-20 | 140321021-1 | ND |
2016-03-24 | 160325008-2 | ND |
2016-03-24 | 160325008-1 | ND |
2016-03-24 | 160325008-5 | ND |
2016-03-24 | 160325008-3 | ND |
2016-03-24 | 160325008-4 | ND |
2016-06-20 | 160621028-1 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170322044-1 | ND |
2019-07-22 | 20113943002_IIOC | 0.270 ppb |
2019-07-22 | 20113943003_IIOC | 0.190 ppb |
2019-07-22 | 20113943001_IIOC | 0.1000 ppb |
2019-12-17 | 20135237003_IIOC | 0.150 ppb |
2019-12-17 | 20135237002_IIOC | 0.140 ppb |
2019-12-17 | 20135237001_IIOC | 0.110 ppb |