Beryllium
Camden 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-03 | Y142470015 | ND |
2015-08-18 | Y152320020 | ND |
2016-07-19 | Y162030016 | ND |
2016-08-22 | Y162370006 | ND |
2016-10-25 | Y163020042 | ND |
2017-01-25 | Y170260031 | ND |
2017-04-24 | Y171180026 | ND |
2017-05-16 | Y171380023 | ND |
2017-08-21 | Y172360026 | ND |
2017-10-24 | Y172990015 | ND |
2018-03-14 | Y180740019 | ND |
2018-04-24 | Y181160052 | ND |
2018-08-21 | Y182350007 | ND |
2018-11-19 | Y183250007 | ND |
2019-02-25 | Y190590040 | ND |
2019-04-15 | Y191080026 | ND |
2019-09-09 | Y192550003 | ND |
2019-10-29 | Y193050039 | ND |