Beryllium
Lockport
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-10-14 | 1410732-001A | ND |
2014-10-14 | 1410732-002A | ND |
2015-01-20 | 1501A97-001A | ND |
2015-06-16 | 1506E89-001A | ND |
2016-01-26 | 1601E20-001A | ND |
2016-10-04 | 1610210-001A | ND |
2017-10-03 | 1710136-001A | ND |
2018-05-29 | 1805L12-001A | ND |
2018-06-28 | 18F1259-01_01 | ND |
2018-06-28 | 18F1260-01_01 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 1807C20-001A | ND |
2018-10-23 | 1810I02-001A | ND |
2019-02-19 | 1902C12-001A | ND |
2019-10-15 | 1910D01-001A | ND |