Beryllium
IL American - Peoria
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-02 | 26357601 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 26357801 | ND |
2014-10-01 | 27172301 | ND |
2015-07-06 | 29623101 | ND |
2015-07-07 | 29623501 | ND |
2016-07-06 | 32623101 | ND |
2016-07-07 | 32623301 | ND |
2016-07-07 | 32624001 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 36362901 | ND |
2017-07-10 | 36363201 | ND |
2017-10-02 | 37457401 | ND |
2018-06-14 | 18F0582-01_01 | ND |
2018-07-11 | 40364801 | ND |
2018-07-11 | 40365301 | ND |
2019-05-14 | 19E0466-01 | ND |
2019-07-02 | 45116001 | ND |
2019-07-02 | 45116101 | ND |
2019-07-02 | 45118501 | ND |