Beryllium
City of Taneytown
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 6 | 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 |
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2015-09-23 | E16001273001 | ND |
2016-02-22 | WELL_14 | ND |
2016-02-22 | WELL_15 | ND |
2016-02-22 | WELL_16 | ND |
2016-05-25 | WELL_11_12 | ND |
2016-08-31 | E17000892002 | ND |
2016-08-31 | E17000892003 | ND |
2018-03-13 | E18003312002 | ND |
2018-08-16 | E19000552002 | ND |
2018-08-16 | E19000552004 | ND |
2018-08-16 | E19000552003 | ND |
2018-11-06 | 0060012_110618_W | ND |
2018-11-06 | 0060012_110618_W | ND |
2019-03-19 | 0060012_031919_T | ND |
2019-03-19 | 0060012_031919_T | ND |
2019-03-19 | 0060012_031919_T | ND |
2019-03-19 | 0060012_031919_T | ND |