Beryllium
Waukesha Water Utility
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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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2014-03-26 | 776756 | ND |
2014-03-26 | 776754 | ND |
2014-05-07 | 784420 | ND |
2014-05-07 | 784423 | ND |
2014-05-07 | 784426 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 796101 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 796104 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 847850 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 847852 | ND |
2015-03-11 | 847854 | ND |
2015-09-29 | 886381 | ND |
2017-03-28 | 980079 | ND |
2017-03-28 | 980085 | ND |
2017-03-28 | 980082 | ND |
2017-05-02 | 986362 | ND |
2017-05-02 | 986365 | ND |
2017-05-31 | 994538 | ND |
2017-05-31 | 994541 | ND |