Beryllium
Bell County Water Control and Improvement District 1
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-02-06 | AC41661 | ND |
2014-06-20 | AC57570 | ND |
2014-06-20 | AC57571 | ND |
2015-04-28 | AC89678 | ND |
2015-04-28 | AC89669 | ND |
2015-04-28 | AC89677 | ND |
2016-04-26 | AD34138 | ND |
2016-04-26 | AD34137 | ND |
2016-04-26 | AD34136 | ND |
2017-03-13 | AD74596 | ND |
2017-03-13 | AD74592 | ND |
2017-09-08 | AD95264 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AE15943 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AE15944 | ND |
2018-02-28 | AE15947 | ND |
2019-03-27 | AE60178 | ND |
2019-05-31 | AE68720 | ND |