Beryllium
City of Granbury
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-26 | Q1406448007 | ND |
2014-07-09 | Q1426808015 | ND |
2014-10-22 | Q1453503009 | ND |
2015-06-18 | Q1522966020 | ND |
2015-06-18 | Q1522966019 | ND |
2015-06-18 | Q1522966018 | ND |
2016-01-14 | Q1601671011 | ND |
2016-01-14 | Q1601671010 | ND |
2016-01-14 | Q1601671009 | ND |
2016-01-14 | Q1601671008 | ND |
2016-01-14 | Q1601671007 | ND |
2016-01-14 | Q1601671006 | ND |
2016-05-31 | Q1621308001 | ND |
2017-07-06 | Q1727515013 | ND |
2017-09-19 | Q1744801016 | ND |
2017-09-19 | Q1744801001 | ND |
2017-10-04 | Q1748839030 | ND |
2017-10-04 | Q1748839029 | ND |
2017-10-04 | Q1748839028 | ND |
2017-10-04 | Q1748839027 | ND |
2017-10-04 | Q1748839026 | ND |
2017-10-04 | Q1748839002 | ND |
2018-05-02 | Q1817630004 | ND |
2018-05-02 | Q1817630003 | ND |
2018-05-02 | Q1817630019 | ND |
2019-03-18 | Q1911097025 | ND |
2019-03-18 | Q1911097024 | ND |
2019-03-18 | Q1911097023 | ND |
2019-03-18 | Q1911097022 | ND |
2019-03-18 | Q1911097021 | ND |
2019-05-09 | Q1923093020 | ND |