Beryllium
West Hempstead WD
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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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2014-07-16 | 1407B62-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-16 | 1407B62-002-PRI | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408A43-003-PRI | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408A43-002-PRI | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408A43-001-PRI | ND |
2015-02-04 | 1502239-001-PRI | ND |
2015-02-04 | 1502239-002-PRI | ND |
2015-02-05 | 1502278-001-PRI | ND |
2015-02-05 | 1502278-002-PRI | ND |
2015-07-30 | 1507M16-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-04 | 1605330-003-PRI | ND |
2016-05-04 | 1605330-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-04 | 1605330-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-12 | 1605B21-004-PRI | ND |
2016-05-12 | 1605B21-003-PRI | ND |
2016-05-19 | 1605I21-004-PRI | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1607H26-001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-03 | 7017655001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-03 | 7017655002-PRI | ND |
2017-05-03 | 7017655003-PRI | ND |
2017-05-03 | 7017655004-PRI | ND |
2017-06-14 | 7021351002-PRI | ND |
2017-06-14 | 7021351001-PRI | ND |
2018-02-02 | 7041958004-PRI | ND |
2018-02-02 | 7041958006-PRI | ND |
2018-02-02 | 7041958003-PRI | ND |
2018-02-02 | 7041958002 | ND |
2018-02-02 | 7041958005-PRI | ND |
2018-02-02 | 7041958001-PRI | ND |
2018-12-21 | 7074695001-PRI | ND |
2019-04-10 | 7085363004-PRI | ND |
2019-04-10 | 7085363002-PRI | ND |
2019-04-10 | 7085363001-PRI | ND |
2019-04-10 | 7085363005-PRI | ND |
2019-04-10 | 7085363006-PRI | ND |
2019-04-10 | 7085363003-PRI | ND |