Beryllium
Kalispell Public Works
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-01-17 | B14011323-001A | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011321-001A | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011320-001A | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011318-001A | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011317-001A | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011314-001A | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011310-001A | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011309-001A | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-08 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-07 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-06 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-05 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-04 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-03 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-02 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 1700745-01 | ND |
2019-04-15 | 1903378-01 | ND |