Beryllium
United Wappinger Water Improvement District
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 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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2014-12-09 | 12101427 | ND |
2014-12-09 | 12101426 | ND |
2016-11-29 | UW164141R | ND |
2016-11-30 | UW164250R | ND |
2017-11-28 | UW172960R | ND |
2017-11-28 | UW172957R | ND |
2018-12-12 | J8L0926-01R | ND |
2018-12-12 | UW182916R | ND |
2019-09-03 | UW192172R | ND |
2019-09-03 | UW192173-R | ND |
2019-12-09 | J9L0748-01R | ND |
2019-12-09 | J9L0748-02R | ND |
2019-12-11 | J9L0755-01R | ND |