Beryllium
City of Elko
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 7 | 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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2016-03-23 | S201603-0984 | ND |
2016-05-02 | S201605-0068 | ND |
2016-05-02 | S201605-0070 | ND |
2016-06-01 | S201606-0096 | ND |
2016-06-01 | S201606-0092 | ND |
2016-06-01 | S201606-0094 | ND |
2016-06-28 | S201606-1371 | ND |
2019-08-19 | B19081921-001 | ND |
2019-08-20 | B19082034-001 | ND |
2019-08-21 | B19082173-001 | ND |
2019-08-27 | 19081513-01 | ND |
2019-08-27 | 19081605-01 | ND |
2019-08-28 | 19081589-01 | ND |
2019-08-28 | 19081592-01 | ND |