Beryllium
Yadkinville, Town of
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-08-21 | 92214478001IN | ND |
2014-10-09 | 92220795001IN | ND |
2015-04-09 | ND | |
2015-12-03 | ND | |
2016-10-06 | 92315212004IN | ND |
2016-11-10 | 92319293002IN | ND |
2017-10-05 | 92358013005IN | ND |
2017-11-16 | 92363796002IN | ND |
2018-08-30 | 92397772001IN | ND |
2018-10-02 | 92401702003IN | ND |
2019-10-10 | 92449188001_3771 | ND |
2019-11-14 | 92453837001_3771 | ND |