Beryllium
Stafford County Utilities
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-11-12 | E140902115 | ND |
2014-11-12 | E140902116 | ND |
2015-02-12 | VA010-DCLS | ND |
2015-05-19 | VA010-DCLS | ND |
2015-10-12 | VA010-DCLS | ND |
2016-04-20 | E160203648 | ND |
2016-11-15 | E160902802 | ND |
2017-04-11 | E170204628 | ND |
2017-11-08 | E170901955 | ND |
2018-04-19 | E180303740 | ND |
2018-10-16 | E180905723 | ND |
2019-05-06 | E190400763 | ND |
2019-10-09 | E191001588 | ND |