Beryllium
Horsham Water&sewer 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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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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2015-05-06 | 12749127 | ND |
2015-05-06 | 12749139 | ND |
2015-05-06 | 12749151 | ND |
2015-05-06 | 12749175 | ND |
2015-05-06 | 12749187 | ND |
2015-05-06 | 12749115 | ND |
2015-05-07 | 12749163 | ND |
2015-05-07 | 12749199 | ND |
2015-08-05 | 13135125 | ND |
2015-08-05 | 13135644 | ND |
2015-08-06 | 13135632 | ND |
2015-08-06 | 13135137 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77331 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77333 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77335 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77334 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AF77336 | ND |
2018-06-22 | AF86999 | ND |
2018-12-27 | AG04620 | ND |
2019-03-06 | L7111824-1 | ND |