Beryllium
City of Martinsburg
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 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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2014-01-08 | IOC_1401722-01A | ND |
2014-01-13 | IOC_1401C35-03A | ND |
2015-01-14 | IOC_1501F37-01A | ND |
2015-01-21 | IOC_1502571-01A | ND |
2016-01-11 | 242862-2016-DW | ND |
2016-01-27 | 1601Q82-01A | ND |
2017-01-05 | 261198-2014-DW | ND |
2017-02-23 | 17022887-01A | ND |
2018-01-04 | 279455-2018-DW | ND |
2018-01-11 | 279768-2018-DWI | ND |
2019-01-15 | 299672-2019-DW | ND |
2019-01-16 | 299775-2019-DW | ND |