Beryllium
New Windsor Consolidated 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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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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2014-03-31 | 03311401(PRIS) | ND |
2014-03-31 | 03311402(PRIS) | ND |
2014-04-08 | 04081404(PRIS) | ND |
2014-05-14 | 05141420(PRIS) | ND |
2015-04-23 | 04231510(PRIS) | ND |
2015-04-23 | 04231509(PRIS) | ND |
2015-04-23 | 04231508(PRIS) | ND |
2015-07-29 | 07291513(PRIS) | ND |
2016-01-20 | 01201606(PRIS) | ND |
2016-01-20 | 01201607(PRIS-NI | ND |
2016-01-27 | 01271608(PRIS-NA | ND |
2016-03-02 | 03021622(PRIS) | ND |
2016-04-21 | 04211602(PRIS) | ND |
2017-08-23 | 08231702-3(PRIS) | ND |
2017-08-23 | 08231702-1(PRIS) | ND |
2017-08-23 | 08231702-2(PRIS) | ND |
2018-04-25 | 04251811(PRIS-NI | ND |
2018-05-30 | 05201805-A1-B1 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 05301805-A2-B2(P | ND |
2018-12-03 | 12031807B-PRIS | ND |
2019-01-08 | 01081916D-PRIS | ND |
2019-07-09 | 07091932PRIS | ND |
2019-11-12 | 11121905PRI-NIT | ND |