Beryllium
Schuylkill 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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | 0.0430 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 0.0760 ppb |
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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2014-09-16 | L5236807-1 | ND |
2014-09-16 | L5236807-3 | ND |
2014-09-16 | L5236807-2 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 13307636 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 13307648 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 13307660 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 13307672 | ND |
2016-09-12 | 15127133 | ND |
2016-09-12 | 15127145 | ND |
2016-09-12 | 15127121 | ND |
2017-09-25 | 16779620 | 0.0530 ppb |
2017-09-25 | 16779619 | ND |
2017-09-25 | 16779621 | 0.0760 ppb |
2018-09-10 | 8026913-01 | ND |
2018-09-10 | 8026914-01 | ND |
2018-09-10 | 8026916-01 | ND |
2018-09-10 | 8026917-01 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 9031892-01 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 9031892-02 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 9031892-03 | ND |