Beryllium
Jonesboro 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-09-09 | Y142540004 | ND |
2014-09-09 | Y142540003 | ND |
2014-09-09 | Y142540005 | ND |
2015-01-21 | Y150220020 | ND |
2015-01-21 | Y150220019 | ND |
2015-04-21 | Y151130019 | ND |
2015-04-21 | Y151130020 | ND |
2015-04-21 | Y151130021 | ND |
2015-09-14 | Y152590001 | ND |
2016-09-06 | Y162520024 | ND |
2016-11-15 | Y163220004 | ND |
2017-01-30 | Y170340045 | ND |
2017-05-03 | Y171240022 | ND |
2017-08-01 | Y172150002 | ND |
2017-08-01 | Y172150003 | ND |
2017-08-01 | Y172150001 | ND |
2017-08-01 | Y172150026 | ND |
2017-10-17 | Y172930019 | ND |
2018-01-11 | Y180120005 | ND |
2018-01-11 | Y180120004 | ND |
2018-02-20 | Y180530101 | ND |
2018-04-10 | Y181010010 | ND |
2018-04-10 | Y181010009 | ND |
2018-04-10 | Y181010011 | ND |
2018-05-23 | Y181440040 | ND |
2018-08-13 | Y182280013 | ND |
2018-12-12 | Y183480010 | ND |
2019-02-26 | Y190590043 | ND |
2019-04-30 | Y191220048 | ND |
2019-09-17 | Y192630012 | ND |
2019-11-25 | Y193310002 | ND |