Beryllium
South Elgin
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-09-08 | 5091704-01 | ND |
2015-09-08 | 5091704-02 | ND |
2015-09-08 | 5091704-03 | ND |
2015-09-08 | 5091704-04 | ND |
2015-09-08 | 5091704-05 | ND |
2015-09-08 | 5091704-06 | ND |
2015-09-08 | 5091704-07 | ND |
2016-03-18 | 6033621-03 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 8093852-01 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 8093852-02 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 8093852-03 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 8093852-04 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 8093852-05 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 8093852-06 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 8093852-07 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 9012046-04 | ND |