Beryllium
City of Sugar Land
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-02-11 | AC42154 | ND |
2014-03-26 | AC48311 | ND |
2014-03-26 | AC48323 | ND |
2014-03-26 | AC48315 | ND |
2014-03-26 | AC48310 | ND |
2014-03-26 | AC48312 | ND |
2015-01-22 | AC77304 | ND |
2015-04-01 | AC86908 | ND |
2016-02-02 | AD21386 | ND |
2017-01-04 | AD62926 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76264 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76267 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76259 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76263 | ND |
2017-04-03 | AD77986 | ND |
2018-01-10 | AE08547 | ND |
2018-12-10 | AE48347 | ND |
2019-01-17 | AE50496 | ND |