Beryllium
Pemberton Twp Department Main
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-14 | L3721361-3 | ND |
2014-02-04 | L4924371-1 | ND |
2014-02-04 | L4924371-3 | ND |
2014-02-04 | L4924371-5 | ND |
2014-02-04 | L4924371-9 | ND |
2014-02-04 | L4924371-7 | ND |
2017-01-10 | L6632799-1 | ND |
2017-01-10 | L6632799-3 | ND |
2017-01-10 | L6632799-7 | ND |
2017-01-10 | L6632799-5 | ND |
2017-01-10 | L6632799-11 | ND |
2017-01-10 | L6632799-9 | ND |