Beryllium
Omaha Waterworks
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 7 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-18 | 142330009 | ND |
2015-08-12 | Y152260005 | ND |
2016-08-22 | Y162390023 | ND |
2016-12-13 | Y163510004 | ND |
2017-02-07 | Y170400034 | ND |
2017-04-24 | Y171180027 | ND |
2017-07-24 | Y172080027 | ND |
2017-08-21 | Y172360028 | ND |
2017-10-23 | Y172990024 | ND |
2018-07-30 | Y182140011 | ND |
2018-07-30 | Y182130104 | ND |
2018-11-20 | Y183250010 | ND |
2018-11-20 | Y183250011 | ND |
2019-02-19 | Y190520032 | ND |
2019-02-19 | Y190520037 | ND |
2019-04-29 | Y191220037 | ND |
2019-04-29 | Y191220039 | ND |
2019-08-20 | Y192340023 | ND |
2019-08-20 | Y192340025 | ND |
2019-11-13 | Y193220013 | ND |