Beryllium
Patuxent Naval Air Station (NAVFAC-WASH)
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-03-12 | 140312_18_004086 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312_16_004086 | ND |
2014-10-21 | 141021_17_18095- | ND |
2015-11-11 | 239321011 | ND |
2015-11-11 | 23932_10_11 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_2_A | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_7 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_11 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_12 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_4 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_1 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_000014 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_5 | ND |
2016-11-30 | 28996_000015 | ND |
2017-03-08 | 30482_3 | ND |
2017-03-08 | 30482_4 | ND |
2017-11-07 | 34267_9 | ND |
2019-08-19 | E20000669002 | ND |
2019-11-19 | 45913_A | ND |
2019-11-19 | 45913_B | ND |
2019-11-19 | 45913_C | ND |
2019-11-19 | 45914 | ND |
2019-11-19 | 45913_12 | ND |
2019-11-19 | 45913_10 | ND |
2019-11-19 | 45914_2 | ND |