Beryllium
NJ American Water - Coastal North
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 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-10 | 24936401 | ND |
2014-03-12 | 24932701 | ND |
2014-04-16 | 25388701 | ND |
2014-05-06 | 25500301 | ND |
2014-05-14 | 25494501 | ND |
2014-05-14 | 25506301 | ND |
2014-05-14 | 25506101 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 25786801 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 25785001 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 25495001 | ND |
2014-06-18 | 25773101 | ND |
2014-08-06 | 26594101 | ND |
2014-08-13 | 26187801 | ND |
2014-09-17 | 25389001 | ND |
2015-03-16 | 28331601 | ND |
2015-03-24 | 28328001 | ND |
2015-03-30 | 28804201 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 29030401 | ND |
2016-03-08 | 31525201 | ND |
2016-03-17 | 31528401 | ND |
2016-05-17 | 32082801 | ND |
2017-03-15 | 35011001 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 35014201 | ND |
2017-04-19 | 35327401 | ND |
2017-05-11 | 35576001 | ND |
2017-05-17 | 35571201 | ND |
2017-05-17 | 35574401 | ND |
2017-05-17 | 35579301 | ND |
2017-05-17 | 35579001 | ND |
2017-06-14 | 36040401 | ND |
2017-06-14 | 36038901 | ND |
2017-06-21 | 36033201 | ND |
2017-07-12 | 36487201 | ND |
2017-07-12 | 35579601 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 36868801 | ND |
2018-03-14 | 38950501 | ND |
2018-03-14 | 38952401 | ND |
2018-05-16 | 39560701 | ND |
2019-03-11 | 43461501 | ND |
2019-03-26 | 43461401 | ND |
2019-05-15 | 44242301 | ND |
2019-08-21 | 45902801 | ND |