Beryllium
Northampton Bucks County Municipal Authority
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-08-24 | 13124516 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124432 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124480 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124504 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124492 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124564 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124552 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124468 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124444 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124456 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124600 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124588 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124576 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124540 | ND |
2015-08-24 | 13124528 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-13 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-15 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-14 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-6 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-5 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-12 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-10 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-11 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-9 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-8 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-7 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-4 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-3 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-2 | ND |
2018-03-29 | L7013105-1 | ND |