Beryllium
Albuquerque Water System
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 | 29 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 30 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-02-12 | 2014005189 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005190 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005196 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005200 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005194 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005193 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005195 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005205 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005192 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005191 | ND |
2014-02-12 | 2014005198 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005197 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005204 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005199 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005202 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005206 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005203 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005207 | ND |
2014-02-13 | 2014005201 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005968 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005970 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005971 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005965 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005969 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005963 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005967 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005964 | ND |
2014-02-19 | 2014005966 | ND |
2014-02-27 | 2014006936 | ND |
2015-02-17 | 2015006116 | ND |
2016-01-14 | 2016001390 | ND |
2016-03-21 | 2016008116 | ND |
2016-09-09 | 2016026382 | ND |
2017-02-28 | 2017005860 | ND |
2017-02-28 | 2017005859 | ND |
2017-02-28 | 2017005862 | ND |
2017-02-28 | 2017005861 | ND |
2017-03-02 | 2017006191 | ND |
2017-03-02 | 2017006188 | ND |
2017-03-02 | 2017006190 | ND |
2017-03-02 | 2017006189 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 2017006556 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 2017006554 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 2017006553 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 2017006555 | ND |
2017-03-09 | 2017006907 | ND |
2017-03-09 | 2017006908 | ND |
2017-03-09 | 2017006909 | ND |
2017-03-09 | 2017006910 | ND |
2017-03-14 | 2017007309 | ND |
2017-03-14 | 2017007310 | ND |
2017-03-14 | 2017007312 | ND |
2017-03-14 | 2017007313 | ND |
2017-03-14 | 2017007311 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 2017007639 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 2017007642 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 2017007641 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 2017007640 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 2017007638 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 2017013862 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 2017013864 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 2017013863 | ND |
2017-05-24 | 2017015725 | ND |
2018-05-07 | 2018012860 | ND |
2018-10-31 | 2018031084 | ND |
2019-02-12 | 2019003645 | ND |