Beryllium
United Water NJ
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-14 | 4070410-01 | ND |
2014-07-15 | 4070504-01 | ND |
2015-07-06 | 2081025001 | ND |
2015-07-06 | 2081027001 | ND |
2016-07-06 | 2156719001 | ND |
2016-07-26 | 2162446001 | ND |
2017-07-05 | 7070052-01 | ND |
2017-07-17 | 7070458-01 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 8070363-01 | ND |
2018-07-25 | 8071022-01 | ND |
2019-02-20 | 9020742-01 | ND |
2019-04-04 | 9040295-01 | ND |