Beryllium
Elkhart Public Works and Utilities
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-11-20 | 3143908IOC-2014 | ND |
2014-11-20 | 3143910IOC-2014 | ND |
2014-11-20 | 3143912IOC-2014 | ND |
2015-11-13 | 3358346IOC-2015 | ND |
2015-11-13 | 3358349IOC-2015 | ND |
2015-11-13 | 3358352IOC-2015 | ND |
2016-12-09 | 3602166IOC-2016 | ND |
2016-12-09 | 3602170IOC-2016 | ND |
2016-12-09 | 378836IOC-2016 | ND |
2018-12-11 | 4146282 | ND |
2018-12-11 | 4146284 | ND |
2018-12-11 | 4146286 | ND |