Beryllium
Erie City Water 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-07 | 125982C | ND |
2014-09-24 | 129812 | ND |
2015-05-05 | 12828725 | ND |
2015-07-28 | 13213209 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 13585870 | ND |
2016-04-06 | 14193791 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 15014678 | ND |
2016-09-13 | 15170642 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 16193691 | ND |
2017-07-12 | 16821474 | ND |
2017-09-20 | 17247798 | ND |
2018-01-08 | 3849228 | ND |
2018-05-21 | 3941488 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 4030514 | ND |
2019-05-21 | 4302821 | ND |
2019-09-10 | 4415504 | ND |
2019-11-18 | 4489101 | ND |