Beryllium
Purcellville, Town of
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
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2014-02-26 | E131208334 | ND |
2014-06-10 | E140304169 | ND |
2014-06-10 | E140304181 | ND |
2014-06-26 | E140304175 | ND |
2015-03-26 | VA010-DCLS | ND |
2015-05-19 | VA010-DCLS | ND |
2016-06-15 | E160305750 | ND |
2016-11-02 | E160805470 | ND |
2017-02-07 | E161201335 | ND |
2017-05-16 | E170300429 | ND |
2017-05-16 | E170300435 | ND |
2017-05-23 | E170300447 | ND |
2018-02-27 | E180100341 | ND |
2018-05-23 | E180303856 | ND |
2019-03-21 | E190302939 | ND |
2019-03-21 | E190302950 | ND |
2019-05-29 | E190304845 | ND |