Beryllium
Tinker AFB Bio-env Eng
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 | 13 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 8 | 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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2014-05-22 | 537298 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 537297 | ND |
2014-05-22 | 537296 | ND |
2014-12-17 | 541594 | ND |
2014-12-17 | 541593 | ND |
2014-12-17 | 541592 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545651 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545659 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545658 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545657 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545656 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545655 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545654 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545653 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545652 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545650 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545649 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545648 | ND |
2015-07-30 | 545647 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AG24046-05 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AG24046-04 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AG24046-03 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AG24046-01 | ND |
2018-10-23 | AJ23031-06 | ND |
2018-10-23 | AJ23031-05 | ND |
2018-10-23 | AJ23031-03 | ND |
2018-10-23 | AJ23031-01 | ND |
2019-02-05 | BB05016-01 | ND |
2019-03-05 | BC05031-01 | ND |
2019-03-05 | BC05031-02 | ND |