Beryllium
City of Gulfport
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 17 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-09 | 140410-023IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-006IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-007IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-008IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-009IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-010IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-018IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-019IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-020IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-021IN | ND |
2014-04-09 | 140410-022IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-004IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-003IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-005IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-006IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-007IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-008IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-009IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-010IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-015IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-016IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-017IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-018IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-019IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-020IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-025IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-002IN | ND |
2015-03-04 | 150305-001IN | ND |
2017-05-10 | 170511-004IN | ND |
2017-05-10 | 170511-003IN | ND |
2017-05-10 | 170511-002IN | ND |
2017-05-10 | 170511-001IN | ND |
2017-05-22 | 170523-004IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-030IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-019IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-020IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-021IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-022IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-023IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-024IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-025IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-026IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-027IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-028IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-029IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-031IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-032IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-033IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-034IN | ND |
2018-10-16 | 181017-035IN | ND |
2019-10-14 | 191015-004IN | ND |
2019-10-14 | 191015-005IN | ND |