Beryllium
Fultonville Village Public Water Supply
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2011 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion.
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
Health Guideline 1 ppb
The 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.
ppb = parts per billion.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 4 ppb
The enforceable federal standard that defines the highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water.
ppb = parts per billion.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level Goal (MCLG)4 ppb
A non-enforceable federal health guideline. For cancer-causing chemicals, these health goals are typically set to zero.
ppb = parts per billion.
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-15 | JH10048170-IOCPRI | ND |
| 2013-07-23 | JH1304987-IOCPRI | ND |