Beryllium
NJ American Water - Atlantic 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 | 15 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2014-01-14 | 24543601 | ND |
2014-01-14 | 24542501 | ND |
2014-01-14 | 24543101 | ND |
2014-01-14 | 24542101 | ND |
2014-03-11 | 24927801 | ND |
2014-03-19 | 24928401 | ND |
2014-03-21 | 24927501 | ND |
2014-04-14 | 25375901 | ND |
2014-04-17 | 25376201 | ND |
2014-05-12 | 25375301 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 25489901 | ND |
2014-06-23 | 25375501 | ND |
2014-06-25 | 25759401 | ND |
2014-06-30 | 25757401 | ND |
2014-10-03 | 27212701 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 32520701 | ND |
2017-01-16 | 34426801 | ND |
2017-01-16 | 34425801 | ND |
2017-01-16 | 34426401 | ND |
2017-01-16 | 34425401 | ND |
2017-03-03 | 35000601 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 35001001 | ND |
2017-03-20 | 35001401 | ND |
2017-04-05 | 35316101 | ND |
2017-04-17 | 35317601 | ND |
2017-04-17 | 35315801 | ND |
2017-05-24 | 35581901 | ND |
2017-06-09 | 35982401 | ND |
2017-06-14 | 35983101 | ND |
2017-06-14 | 35983501 | ND |
2017-07-31 | 35979301 | ND |