Beryllium
Ramsey Water Department
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 | 0.0313 ppb | 7 | 2 | ND - 0.164 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-10-27 | 29606-3 | ND |
2014-10-27 | 29606-4 | ND |
2014-10-27 | 29606-5 | ND |
2014-10-27 | 29606-6 | 0.0550 ppb |
2014-10-27 | 29606-7 | ND |
2014-10-27 | 29606-1 | 0.164 ppb |
2014-10-27 | 29606-2 | ND |
2017-05-22 | DWSC3159-4 | ND |
2017-05-22 | DWSC3159-5 | ND |
2017-05-22 | DWSC3159-6 | ND |
2017-05-22 | DWSC3159-7 | ND |
2017-05-22 | DWSC3159-8 | ND |
2017-05-22 | DWSC3159-2 | ND |
2017-05-22 | DWSC3159-3 | ND |