Beryllium
La Crosse Waterworks
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-25 | 4020695-01 | ND |
2014-03-06 | 4030179-02 | ND |
2014-03-10 | 4030238-02 | ND |
2014-03-10 | 4030238-01 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 4060407-01 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 4060407-02 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 4060407-03 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 4060407-04 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 4060519-04 | ND |
2014-06-24 | 4060840-01 | ND |
2014-08-11 | 4080309-01 | ND |
2017-03-08 | 17C0300-01 | ND |
2017-03-15 | 17C0533-01 | ND |
2017-03-16 | 17C0605-01 | ND |
2017-06-21 | 17F0857-01 | ND |
2017-06-21 | 17F0857-03 | ND |
2017-06-21 | 17F0857-02 | ND |
2017-06-22 | 17F0900-01 | ND |
2017-06-26 | 17F0985-01 | ND |
2017-06-28 | 17F1145-02 | ND |
2017-06-28 | 17F1145-01 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 17H0739-01 | ND |