Beryllium
South Brunswick Twp W
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 | 0.102 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.306 ppb |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-07-23 | 4070734-03 | 0.306 ppb |
2014-07-23 | 4070734-01 | ND |
2014-07-23 | 4070734-02 | ND |
2015-08-26 | 5080794-03 | ND |
2015-08-26 | 5080794-01 | ND |
2015-08-26 | 5080794-02 | ND |
2016-05-18 | 6050604-01 | ND |
2016-05-18 | 6050604-02 | ND |
2016-07-25 | 6070691-02 | ND |
2016-07-25 | 6070691-03 | ND |
2016-07-25 | 6070691-01 | ND |
2017-04-26 | 7040790-01 | ND |
2017-04-26 | 7040790-02 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 8060819-02 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 8060819-03 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 8060819-01 | ND |
2019-07-12 | 9070604-01 | ND |
2019-07-12 | 9070604-03 | ND |
2019-07-12 | 9070604-02 | ND |