Beryllium
South Farmingdale 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 | 0.0780 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.390 ppb |
2015 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 25 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-15 | 1404B59-001-PRI | 0.390 ppb |
2014-05-15 | 1405B94-001-PRI | ND |
2014-05-15 | 1405B82-001D-PRI | ND |
2014-05-15 | 1405B94-002-PRI | ND |
2014-08-14 | 1408A32-001-PRI | ND |
2015-03-17 | 1503B67-001-PRI | ND |
2015-04-07 | 1504418-001-PRI | ND |
2015-04-07 | 1504418-002-PRI | ND |
2015-05-04 | 1505180-001E-PRI | ND |
2015-05-04 | 1505179-001E-PRI | ND |
2015-05-06 | 1505344-001E-POC | ND |
2015-05-11 | 1505746-001E-PRI | ND |
2015-05-11 | 1505746-003E-PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505872-001E-PRI | ND |
2015-05-12 | 1505867-001E-PRI | ND |
2015-05-14 | 1405A68-001A-PRI | ND |
2015-05-14 | 1405A68-002A-PRI | ND |
2015-05-18 | 1505C84-001E-PRI | ND |
2016-04-12 | 1604A93-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605268-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605268-006-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605258-001-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605262-006-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605262-004-PRI | ND |
2016-05-03 | 1605262-002 | ND |
2016-05-04 | 1605366-004-PRI | ND |
2016-05-04 | 1605366-004 | ND |
2016-05-04 | 1605366-006-PRI | ND |
2016-05-04 | 1605366-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-10 | 1605903-002-PRI | ND |
2016-05-10 | 1605903-004-PRI | ND |
2016-05-10 | 1605903-006-PRI | ND |
2016-05-19 | 1605H44-001-PRI | ND |
2017-01-09 | 708657001-PRI | ND |
2017-01-16 | 709166001-PRI | ND |
2017-04-18 | 7016181001-PRI | ND |
2017-04-24 | 7016749001-PRI | ND |
2017-04-24 | 7016748001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-02 | 7017493004-PRI | ND |
2017-05-02 | 7017493001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-02 | 7017493007-PRI | ND |
2017-05-02 | 7017493006-PRI | ND |
2017-05-02 | 7017493002-PRI | ND |
2017-05-19 | 7019063001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-23 | 7019267001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-23 | 7019269001-PRI | ND |
2017-05-23 | 7019267002-PRI | ND |
2017-06-05 | 7020387001-PRI | ND |
2017-06-05 | 7020387005-PRI | ND |
2017-06-05 | 7020387002-PRI | ND |
2018-04-05 | 7047387001-PRI | ND |
2018-04-05 | 7047387007-PRI | ND |
2018-04-10 | 7047807002 | ND |
2018-05-01 | 7050121002-PRI | ND |
2018-05-03 | 7050398001-PRI | ND |
2018-05-08 | 7050856001-PRI | ND |
2018-05-08 | 7050856002-PRI | ND |
2018-05-08 | 7050856003-PRI | ND |
2018-05-08 | 7050859001-PRI | ND |
2018-05-09 | 7051129002-PRI | ND |
2018-05-09 | 7051129003-PRI | ND |
2018-05-15 | 7051724005-PRI | ND |
2018-05-15 | 7051724002-PRI | ND |
2018-05-15 | 7051724004-PRI | ND |
2018-05-15 | 7051732003-PRI | ND |
2018-05-22 | 7052407003-PRI | ND |
2018-05-22 | 7052407001-PRI | ND |
2019-03-20 | 7082910001-PRI | ND |
2019-03-26 | 7083435001-PRI | ND |
2019-04-04 | 7084616004-PRI | ND |
2019-04-04 | 7084616001-PRI | ND |
2019-04-04 | 7084625001-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088700002-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088694002-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088706003-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088694004-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088706006-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088700004-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088700005-PRI | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088706002-PRI | ND |
2019-05-13 | 7089290007-PRI | ND |
2019-05-13 | 7089290001-PRI | ND |
2019-05-13 | 7089290003-PRI | ND |
2019-05-13 | 7089290005-PRI | ND |
2019-05-13 | 7089290009-PRI | ND |
2019-05-14 | 7089463005-PRI | ND |
2019-05-14 | 7089463006-PRI | ND |
2019-05-14 | 7089463003-PRI | ND |
2019-05-14 | 7089463001-PRI | ND |
2019-05-20 | 7090144001-PRI | ND |
2019-10-09 | 70107840001-PRI | ND |
2019-10-09 | 70107840003-PRI | ND |