Beryllium
NJ American Water - Raritan
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 | 16 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-23 | 25507401 | ND |
2014-09-23 | 25512101 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 25506801 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 26192001 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 25512201 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 25510401 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 26191201 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 25509201 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 26194901 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 25512501 | ND |
2014-09-30 | 25512801 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 26194401 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 25508001 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 26195901 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 26193201 | ND |
2014-10-07 | 25513201 | ND |
2015-05-29 | 29046201 | ND |
2015-05-29 | 29050301 | ND |
2016-07-06 | 32061201 | ND |
2016-07-06 | 32065301 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 35648101 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 35633701 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 35639501 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 35632501 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 35648001 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 35634201 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 35648701 | ND |
2017-08-11 | 36489301 | ND |
2017-08-11 | 36489801 | ND |
2017-08-11 | 36492301 | ND |
2017-08-11 | 36492001 | ND |
2017-08-11 | 36491201 | ND |
2017-08-11 | 36492601 | ND |
2017-10-10 | 37505201 | ND |
2017-10-16 | 37506101 | ND |
2017-10-16 | 37495101 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 39565601 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 39571901 | ND |
2019-05-06 | 44253601 | ND |
2019-05-06 | 44252401 | ND |