Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Beryllium

Union Springs Water System

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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND40ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND70ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

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
2020-03-31B2001635-001ND
2020-03-31B2001635-002ND
2020-03-31B2001635-003ND
2020-07-22B2003636-001ND
2021-01-20B2100185-001ND
2021-04-29B2102094-001ND
2022-06-01B2202657-001ND
2022-12-15B2205874-001ND
2023-03-07B2300979-001ND
2023-05-02B2301876-001ND
2023-05-02B2301876-002ND
2023-05-02B2301876-003ND
2023-05-02B2301876-004ND
2023-09-07B2303796-001ND
2023-11-20B2305059-001ND