Beryllium
Birmingham Water Works Board
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 8 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-17 | 1402170738-2 | ND |
2014-02-17 | 1402170738-1 | ND |
2014-02-17 | 1402170738-4 | ND |
2014-02-17 | 1402170738-3 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 73802102015-1 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 73802102015-2 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 73802102015-3 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 73802102015-4 | ND |
2016-02-09 | 738160209-2 | ND |
2016-02-09 | 738160209-3 | ND |
2016-02-09 | 738160209-1 | ND |
2016-02-09 | 738160209-4 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 73802142017-2 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 73802142017-1 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 73802142017-3 | ND |
2017-02-14 | 73802142017-4 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 2018080915-016 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 2018080915-014 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 2018080915-015 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 2018080915-013 | ND |
2019-02-12 | 2019020414-014 | ND |
2019-02-12 | 2019020414-015 | ND |
2019-02-12 | 2019020414-013 | ND |
2019-02-12 | 2019020414-016 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 2019080713-016 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 2019080713-014 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 2019080713-013 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 2019080713-015 | ND |