Beryllium
Franklin Square WD
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | 0.0583 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.350 ppb |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-05 | 1408282-001-PRI | ND |
2014-08-05 | 1408282-002-PRI | ND |
2014-08-12 | 1408828-002-PRI | ND |
2014-08-12 | 1408828-001-PRI | ND |
2014-08-12 | 1408828-003-PRI | ND |
2014-08-19 | 1408D68-001-PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1508867-006-PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1508867-002-PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1508867-PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1508867-003-PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1508867-004-PRI | ND |
2015-08-11 | 1508867-001-PRI | ND |
2016-08-02 | 1608184-001-PRI | ND |
2016-08-02 | 1608184-002-PRI | ND |
2016-08-09 | 1608974-002-PRI | ND |
2016-08-09 | 1608974-003-PRI | ND |
2016-08-09 | 1608974-001-PRI | ND |
2016-08-16 | 1608F54-001-PRI | ND |
2017-08-01 | 7025869001-PRI | ND |
2017-08-01 | 7025869002-PRI | ND |
2017-08-08 | 7026557004-PRI | ND |
2017-08-08 | 7026557002-PRI | ND |
2017-08-08 | 7026557001-PRI | ND |
2017-08-08 | 7026557003-PRI | ND |
2018-08-07 | 7060712001-PRI | ND |
2018-08-07 | 7060712002-PRI | ND |
2018-08-09 | 7061021001-PRI | ND |
2018-08-14 | 7061492002-PRI | ND |
2018-08-14 | 7061492004-PRI | ND |
2018-08-14 | 7061492001-PRI | ND |
2018-08-14 | 7061492003-PRI | ND |
2018-09-10 | 7064168001-PRI | ND |
2019-08-06 | 70100100001-PRI | 0.350 ppb |
2019-08-06 | 70100100002-PRI | ND |
2019-08-20 | 70102087001-PRI | ND |
2019-08-27 | 70102929002-PRI | ND |
2019-08-27 | 70102929001-PRI | ND |
2019-08-27 | 70102929003-PRI | ND |