Beryllium
Dothan Utilities
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 28 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 29 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2016-02-23 | 160200406-7 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-4 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-5 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-1 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-6 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-10 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-8 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-3 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-2 | ND |
2016-02-23 | 160200406-9 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-3 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-13 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-15 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-9 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-4 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-10 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-5 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-14 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-2 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-8 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-11 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-1 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-7 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-12 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16020433-6 | ND |
2016-10-31 | 1611-00003-2 | ND |
2016-10-31 | 1611-00003-1 | ND |
2016-10-31 | 1611-00003-3 | ND |
2017-04-25 | 680-137916-3 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-19 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-6 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-15 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-13 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-8 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-11 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-16 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-14 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-22 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-10 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-24 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-28 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-26 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-7 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-12 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-5 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-3 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-2 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-21 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-23 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-9 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-18 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-20 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-1 | ND |
2019-04-03 | 680-166991-27 | ND |
2019-09-25 | 681-174609-2 | ND |
2019-09-25 | 681-174609-1 | ND |
2019-09-25 | 680-174609-1 | ND |
2019-09-30 | 680-174771-1 | ND |