Beryllium
Manhasset Lakeville 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 10 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-12 | 1403769-001-PRI | ND |
2014-04-01 | 1404065-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-11 | 1407765-001-PRI | ND |
2014-11-20 | 1411E32-003-PRI | ND |
2014-12-29 | 1412J02-003-PRI | ND |
2014-12-29 | 1412J02-002-PRI | ND |
2014-12-29 | 1412J02-004-PRI | ND |
2014-12-30 | 1412J23-001-PRI | ND |
2015-03-17 | 1503B08-005-PRI | ND |
2016-02-22 | 1602F37-003A | ND |
2016-05-10 | 1609L08-003-PRI | ND |
2016-09-23 | 1609L08-001-PRI | ND |
2016-09-27 | 1609N63-001-PRI | ND |
2016-12-20 | 707279001 | ND |
2016-12-28 | 707782002-PRI | ND |
2017-07-17 | 7024312001-PRI | ND |
2017-07-18 | 7024470001-PRI | ND |
2017-07-25 | 7025172001-PRI | ND |
2017-10-19 | 7033406001-PRI | ND |
2017-10-26 | 7034069006-PRI | ND |
2017-12-27 | 7039121002 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 7058542003-PRI | ND |
2018-10-25 | 7069037003-PRI | ND |
2018-10-25 | 7069037004-PRI | ND |
2018-12-11 | 7073629002-PRI | ND |
2018-12-13 | 7073929006-PRI | ND |
2018-12-13 | 73929001-PRI | ND |
2019-07-19 | 7098205002 | ND |
2019-07-19 | 7098205003 | ND |
2019-07-19 | 7098205004 | ND |
2019-07-30 | 7099328004-PRI | ND |
2019-07-30 | 7099328003-PRI | ND |
2019-08-01 | 7099664001-PRI | ND |
2019-08-01 | 7099664004-PRI | ND |
2019-08-02 | 7099786003-PRI | ND |
2019-08-02 | 7099786004-PRI | ND |
2019-08-21 | 70102180006 | ND |