Beryllium
North Lenoir Water Corp
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-11 | 8540-031114-E16I | ND |
2014-03-11 | 8540-031114-E17I | ND |
2014-03-11 | 8540-031114-E15I | ND |
2015-02-11 | ND | |
2015-02-11 | ND | |
2015-02-11 | ND | |
2016-01-06 | 8540-010616-E18I | ND |
2016-05-11 | 8540-051116-E4AI | ND |
2016-05-11 | 8540-051116-E11I | ND |
2016-05-11 | 8540-051116-E10I | ND |
2016-05-11 | 8540-051116-E09I | ND |
2016-05-11 | 8540-051116-E08I | ND |
2016-05-11 | 8540-051116-E02I | ND |
2017-03-08 | 8540-030817-E15I | ND |
2017-03-08 | 8540-030817-E16I | ND |
2017-03-08 | 8540-030817-E17I | ND |
2018-02-05 | 8540-020518-E12I | ND |
2018-02-05 | 8540-020518-E13I | ND |
2018-02-05 | 8540-020518-E14I | ND |
2019-01-09 | 8540-010919-E18I | ND |
2019-05-01 | 8540-050119-E02I | ND |
2019-05-01 | 8540-050119-E08I | ND |
2019-05-01 | 8540-050119-E09I | ND |
2019-05-01 | 8540-050119-E11I | ND |
2019-05-01 | 8540-050119-E4AI | ND |