Beryllium
Shippensburg Boro Water Authority
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-27 | 1073647001 | ND |
2015-04-08 | 12713587 | ND |
2015-04-08 | 12713599 | ND |
2015-04-08 | 12713611 | ND |
2015-04-08 | 12713623 | ND |
2016-03-03 | 13949973 | ND |
2017-02-28 | 15893407 | ND |
2018-04-03 | (104) GUNTER | ND |
2018-06-13 | (105) SOUTHS | ND |
2018-06-13 | (106) MAINSV | ND |
2018-08-08 | (107) | ND |
2019-04-10 | (104) GUNTER | ND |