Beryllium
Monroe Twp MUA
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 | 0.0186 ppb | 7 | 1 | ND - 0.130 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | 0.0413 ppb | 7 | 3 | ND - 0.120 ppb |
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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2014-04-09 | L4251497-1 | ND |
2014-06-18 | L4974863-1 | ND |
2014-06-18 | L4974863-3 | 0.130 ppb |
2014-06-18 | L4974863-5 | ND |
2014-06-18 | L4974863-7 | ND |
2014-06-18 | L4974863-9 | ND |
2014-06-18 | L4974863-11 | ND |
2017-10-18 | L6963413-5 | 0.0490 ppb |
2017-10-18 | L6963414-1 | 0.120 ppb |
2017-10-18 | L6963414-3 | ND |
2017-10-18 | L6963413-7 | 0.120 ppb |
2017-10-18 | L6963413-3 | ND |
2017-10-18 | L6963413-1 | ND |
2017-11-29 | L6977979-1 | ND |