Beryllium
Moultrie
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 | 0.0750 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.300 ppb |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2014-01-07 | 2959285-95,97 | ND |
2014-01-14 | 2957680-90,92 | 0.300 ppb |
2014-01-15 | 2958700-10,12 | ND |
2014-01-16 | 2959241-51,53 | ND |
2015-03-04 | 3200133-35 | ND |
2017-08-02 | 3747537-48-I | ND |
2017-08-03 | IOC-3748672-83 | ND |
2017-08-07 | 3749945-56-I | ND |
2017-08-15 | 3757192-203-I | ND |
2017-11-03 | 3813126-37-I | ND |
2019-07-18 | 4357694-96 | ND |