Beryllium
New Design - Frederick County
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-01 | 140401_01_AL0450 | ND |
2014-04-01 | 140401_04_AL0450 | ND |
2015-04-07 | AM04968 | ND |
2015-04-07 | AM04969 | ND |
2016-04-27 | AN05680 | ND |
2016-04-27 | AN03618_A | ND |
2016-04-27 | AN05683 | ND |
2016-06-06 | E16004616003 | ND |
2017-04-05 | E17003935003 | ND |
2017-04-05 | AN03618_A | ND |
2018-04-12 | AP05202 | ND |
2018-04-12 | AP05203 | ND |
2018-04-12 | E18003694002 | ND |
2018-06-26 | E18004633002 | ND |
2019-04-11 | AQ05228 | ND |