Beryllium
Massapequa 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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 8 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-07-22 | 1407F69-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-24 | 1407H83-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-28 | 1407J79-002-PRI | ND |
2014-07-28 | 1407J79-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-29 | K86-002-PRI | ND |
2014-07-29 | 1407K86-003-PRI | ND |
2014-07-29 | 1407K86-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-30 | 1407L79-001-PRI | ND |
2014-07-30 | 1407L79-002-PRI | ND |
2015-07-17 | 1507C96-004-PRI | ND |
2015-07-17 | 1507C96-002-PRI | ND |
2015-07-17 | 1507C96-003-PRI | ND |
2015-07-17 | 1507C96-001-PRI | ND |
2015-07-20 | 1507D84-001-PRI | ND |
2015-07-20 | 1507D84-002-PRI | ND |
2015-07-21 | 1507F35-001-PRI | ND |
2015-07-21 | 1507F35-003-PRI | ND |
2015-07-21 | 1507F35-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-06 | 1605626-002-PRI | ND |
2016-07-27 | 1607O36-001-PRI | ND |
2016-07-27 | 1607O36-002-PRI | ND |
2016-07-28 | 1607P24-001-PRI | ND |
2016-07-28 | 1607P24-002-PRI | ND |
2016-08-01 | 1608095-001-PRI | ND |
2016-08-01 | 1608095-002-PRI | ND |
2016-08-02 | 1608211-002PRI | ND |
2016-08-02 | 1608211-001-PRI | ND |
2016-08-04 | 1608560-001-PRI | ND |
2017-07-17 | 7024338001-PRI | ND |
2017-07-18 | 7024562001-PRI | ND |
2017-07-20 | 7024851001-PRI | ND |
2017-07-20 | 7024851002-PRI | ND |
2017-07-31 | 7025739002-PRI | ND |
2017-07-31 | 7025739001-PRI | ND |
2017-08-01 | 7025801001-PRI | ND |
2017-08-03 | 7026153001-PRI | ND |
2017-08-03 | 7026153002-PRI | ND |
2018-07-10 | 7057637001-PRI | ND |
2018-07-10 | 7057637002-PRI | ND |
2018-07-11 | 7057834001-PRI | ND |
2018-07-11 | 7057834002-PRI | ND |
2018-07-17 | 7058488001-PRI | ND |
2018-07-17 | 7058488002-PRI | ND |
2018-07-19 | 7058853001-PRI | ND |
2018-07-20 | 7059020001-PRI | ND |
2019-05-09 | 7088846001-PRI | ND |
2019-07-23 | 7098569002-PRI | ND |
2019-07-23 | 7098569001-PRI | ND |
2019-07-24 | 7098725002-PRI | ND |
2019-07-24 | 7098725001-PRI | ND |
2019-07-25 | 7098888001-PRI | ND |
2019-07-25 | 7098888002-PRI | ND |
2019-07-26 | 7099079001-PRI | ND |
2019-07-26 | 7099079003-PRI | ND |
2019-07-26 | 7099079002-PRI | ND |