Beryllium
Glen Cove City
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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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2014-02-26 | 1402F28-001-PRI | ND |
2014-02-26 | 1402F26-001-PRI | ND |
2014-02-27 | 1402F24-001-PRI | ND |
2014-03-17 | 1403A89-001-PRI | ND |
2014-03-17 | 1403A89-002-PRI | ND |
2014-04-07 | 1404469-001-PRI | ND |
2015-02-12 | 1502799-003-PRI | ND |
2015-02-12 | 1502799-002-PRI | ND |
2015-02-12 | 1502799-001-PRI | ND |
2015-03-31 | 1503L76-002 PRI | ND |
2015-03-31 | 1503L76-001 PRI | ND |
2015-04-20 | 1504E50-001-PRI | ND |
2016-02-04 | 16023783-004 PRI | ND |
2016-02-04 | 1602373-002 PRI | ND |
2016-02-04 | 1602373-001 PRI | ND |
2016-03-10 | 1603822-003 PRI | ND |
2016-03-10 | 1603822-002 PRI | ND |
2016-04-11 | 1604978-007 PRI | ND |
2016-04-11 | 1604978-006 PRI | ND |
2017-02-06 | 7010613004 PRI | ND |
2017-02-06 | 7010613001 PRI | ND |
2017-02-06 | 7010613002 PRI | ND |
2017-03-09 | 7013122004-PRI | ND |
2017-03-09 | 7013122003-PRI | ND |
2017-04-17 | 7016011006-PRI | ND |
2017-10-16 | 7033039001-PRI | ND |
2017-10-16 | 7033039003-PRI | ND |
2017-10-16 | 7033039002-PRI | ND |
2018-02-01 | 7041887001-PRI | ND |
2018-02-01 | 7041887002-PRI | ND |
2018-02-01 | 7041887004-PRI | ND |
2018-03-08 | 7044804002-PRI | ND |
2018-03-08 | 7044804003-PRI | ND |
2018-05-10 | 7051254005-PRI | ND |
2018-05-10 | 7051254004-PRI | ND |
2019-01-17 | 7076914001-PRI | ND |
2019-01-17 | 7076914002-PRI | ND |
2019-01-21 | 7077210001-PRI | ND |
2019-03-14 | 7082364001-PRI | ND |
2019-05-02 | 7087887004-PRI | ND |
2019-05-02 | 7087887003-PRI | ND |