Beryllium
Moore County Public Util. - Pinehurst
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 22 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 15 | 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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2016-04-13 | 37729_16-11546 | ND |
2016-04-13 | 37729_16-11547 | ND |
2016-04-13 | 37729_16-11548 | ND |
2016-04-13 | 37729_16-11549 | ND |
2016-04-13 | 37729_16-11550 | ND |
2016-04-13 | 37729_16-11551 | ND |
2016-04-13 | 37729_16-11545 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13928 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13930 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13929 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13927 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13926 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13925 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13924 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13922 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13921 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13920 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13919 | ND |
2016-05-02 | 37729_16-13923 | ND |
2016-05-04 | 37729_16-13918 | ND |
2016-05-04 | 37729_16-13915 | ND |
2016-11-15 | 37729_16-40026 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03171 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03170 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03169 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03168 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03167 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03166 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03165 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03164 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03163 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03162 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03161 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03160 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03159 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03158 | ND |
2019-01-22 | 37729_19-03154 | ND |