Beryllium
City of Jacksonville
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-15 | Q1401025003 | ND |
2015-02-04 | Q1504457014 | ND |
2016-01-12 | Q1600962006 | ND |
2016-01-12 | Q1600962005 | ND |
2016-01-12 | Q1600962004 | ND |
2016-01-12 | Q1600962003 | ND |
2016-01-12 | Q1600962002 | ND |
2016-04-07 | Q1613965001 | ND |
2017-01-09 | Q1700773005 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709412015 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709412016 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709412014 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709412013 | ND |
2017-03-07 | Q1709412012 | ND |
2018-09-13 | Q1836630004 | ND |
2019-01-30 | Q1904613001 | ND |
2019-01-30 | Q1904613025 | ND |
2019-01-30 | Q1904613024 | ND |
2019-01-30 | Q1904613023 | ND |
2019-01-30 | Q1904613022 | ND |
2019-07-02 | Q1941674006 | ND |