Beryllium
Vineland Water & Sewer Utility
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 | 0.0310 ppb | 10 | 3 | ND - 0.130 ppb |
2015 | 0.0400 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.0400 ppb |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | 0.0132 ppb | 11 | 2 | ND - 0.0980 ppb |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-01 | L5101761-1 | 0.130 ppb |
2014-07-01 | L5101761-13 | ND |
2014-07-01 | L5101761-11 | ND |
2014-07-01 | L5101761-9 | ND |
2014-07-01 | L5101761-5 | ND |
2014-07-01 | L5101761-3 | ND |
2014-07-07 | L2806098-5 | ND |
2014-07-07 | L2806098-1 | 0.1000 ppb |
2014-07-07 | L2806098-3 | ND |
2014-12-04 | L4641349-1 | 0.0800 ppb |
2015-11-05 | L5903441-1 | 0.0400 ppb |
2017-01-17 | L6638968-3 | ND |
2017-01-17 | L6638968-5 | ND |
2017-01-17 | L6638968-1 | ND |
2017-01-17 | L6638968-7 | ND |
2017-01-17 | L6638968-9 | ND |
2017-06-15 | L6853508-1 | ND |
2017-06-15 | L6853508-23 | ND |
2017-06-15 | L6853508-19 | ND |
2017-06-15 | L6853508-5 | ND |
2017-08-24 | L6942179-1 | 0.0980 ppb |
2017-10-05 | L6957973-1 | 0.0470 ppb |