Beryllium
Bermuda Water Company Inc
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 9 | 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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2016-05-23 | 44144-05 | ND |
2016-05-23 | 44144-04 | ND |
2016-05-23 | 44144-03 | ND |
2016-05-23 | 44144-02 | ND |
2016-05-23 | 44144-01 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 44152-03 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 44152-02 | ND |
2016-05-24 | 44152-01 | ND |
2016-05-31 | 44182-01 | ND |
2019-05-13 | 53393-03 | ND |
2019-05-13 | 53393-02 | ND |
2019-05-13 | 53393-01 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 53407-02 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 53407-01 | ND |
2019-05-20 | 535454-02 | ND |
2019-05-20 | 53454-01 | ND |
2019-05-21 | 53464-01 | ND |
2019-09-23 | 54667-01 | ND |