Beryllium
Carle Place Water 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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-02-21 | 1402B04-001-PRI | ND |
2014-02-25 | 1402C87-002-PRI | ND |
2014-03-05 | 1403202-002-PRI | ND |
2014-03-11 | 1403673-002-PRI | ND |
2015-04-07 | 1504384-001-PRI | ND |
2015-04-14 | 1504956-003-PRI | ND |
2015-04-21 | 1504F41-001-PRI | ND |
2015-05-26 | 1505H79-001-PRI | ND |
2016-04-05 | 1604431-001 | ND |
2016-04-12 | 1604A71-003-PRI | ND |
2016-04-19 | 1604H27-003-PRI | ND |
2016-04-26 | 1604N41-003 | ND |
2017-04-04 | 7014819003-PRI | ND |
2017-04-11 | 7015451002-PRI | ND |
2017-04-18 | 7016159003-PRI | ND |
2018-04-03 | 7046962001-PRI | ND |
2018-04-10 | 7047800001-PRI | ND |
2018-04-17 | 7048611001-PRI | ND |
2019-04-02 | 7084246001-PRI | ND |
2019-04-09 | 7085097003-PRI | ND |
2019-07-23 | 7098510002 | ND |