Beryllium
Southington Water Department
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-06-25 | E406O82-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | E406O83-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | E406O85-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | E406O86-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | E406O87-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | E406O88-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | E406P04-1IOC1 | ND |
2014-06-25 | E406O79-1IOC1 | ND |
2015-06-25 | E506T46-1IOC1 | ND |
2015-11-18 | E511J88-1IOC1 | ND |
2015-11-18 | E511J91-1IOC1 | ND |
2015-11-18 | E511J90-1IOC1 | ND |
2015-11-18 | E511J89-1IOC1 | ND |
2015-11-18 | E511J93-1IOC1 | ND |
2015-11-18 | E511J92-1IOC1 | ND |
2016-06-27 | E606U31-1IOC1 | ND |
2017-05-18 | D7E1787-02IOCR | ND |
2017-08-09 | D7H1382-01IOC | ND |
2018-02-14 | D8B1090-01IOC | ND |
2018-08-16 | D8H2018-01IOC | ND |
2018-08-16 | D8H2003-01IOC | ND |
2018-08-16 | D8H1998-01IOC | ND |
2018-08-16 | D8H2001-01IOC | ND |
2018-08-16 | D8H2155-01IOC | ND |
2018-08-16 | D8H2156-01IOC | ND |
2018-11-14 | D8K1689-01IOC | ND |
2019-01-30 | D9A2486-01IOC | ND |
2019-02-13 | D9B1244-01IOC | ND |
2019-08-14 | D9H1824-01IOC | ND |