Beryllium
NJ American Water - Washington/Oxford
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-15 | 24537501 | ND |
2014-01-30 | 24538801 | ND |
2014-02-24 | 24538401 | ND |
2014-10-17 | 27208301 | ND |
2015-01-05 | 27842401 | ND |
2015-01-12 | 27841001 | ND |
2015-01-13 | 27842001 | ND |
2015-10-13 | 30488601 | ND |
2015-11-05 | 30490101 | ND |
2016-01-05 | 31129301 | ND |
2016-01-05 | 31128901 | ND |
2016-01-06 | 31127901 | ND |
2016-04-14 | 31798301 | ND |
2016-07-26 | 32830001 | ND |
2016-10-07 | 33643201 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 34421401 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 34422501 | ND |
2017-01-25 | 34422201 | ND |
2017-04-27 | 35314101 | ND |
2017-07-06 | 36466501 | ND |
2017-10-25 | 37482101 | ND |
2017-10-30 | 37481701 | ND |
2018-01-03 | 38419601 | ND |
2018-01-09 | 38421501 | ND |
2018-01-18 | 38420601 | ND |
2018-10-03 | 41595101 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 42617701 | ND |
2019-01-16 | 42615701 | ND |
2019-01-16 | 42616701 | ND |
2019-10-16 | 46922301 | ND |