Beryllium
City of Frederick
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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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2014-11-24 | 141124_02_204180 | ND |
2014-11-24 | 141124_03_204180 | ND |
2014-11-24 | 141124_01_204180 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 2084870001 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 2084870002 | ND |
2015-07-22 | 2084870003 | ND |
2016-04-25 | E16003983002 | ND |
2016-04-25 | E16003983003 | ND |
2016-04-25 | E16003983004 | ND |
2016-08-11 | 2167107001 | ND |
2016-08-11 | 2167107002 | ND |
2016-08-11 | 2167107003 | ND |
2017-04-04 | E17003892003 | ND |
2017-04-04 | E17003892002 | ND |
2017-04-05 | E17003935002 | ND |
2017-08-28 | 2257441001 | ND |
2017-08-28 | 2257441002 | ND |
2017-08-28 | 2257441003 | ND |
2018-05-09 | E18004040004 | ND |
2018-05-09 | E18004040005 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 2322232001 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 2322232002 | ND |
2019-08-28 | 3055037001 | ND |
2019-08-28 | 3055037002 | ND |