Beryllium
Washington Township MUA
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-01 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-09 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-02 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-08 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-03 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-07 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-04 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-06 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 140312/2198-05 | ND |
2015-06-30 | 150630/3020-2A | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-4 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-5 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-3 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-6A | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-2 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-7 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-1 | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-8A | ND |
2017-03-21 | 170321/4116-9 | ND |
2017-06-13 | 170613/4228-1 | ND |
2019-03-13 | P19-1471-01 | ND |