Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Barium

Sevier County Water Association

Barium is a mineral present in rocks, soil and water. High concentrations of barium in drinking water increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

 

14

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 700 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 700 ppb for barium was defined by EWG as benchmark that protects against harm to the kidneys and the cardiovascular system.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 2,000 ppb

The legal limit for barium, established in 1991, was based on a 10-week study of barium exposure in 11 adult male volunteers. This limit does not include any additional consideration of children’s health.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-31Y180320008ND
2018-02-26Y180600047ND
2018-05-21Y181440047ND
2018-07-24Y182080023ND
2019-01-22Y190240006ND
2019-08-28Y192410031ND
2020-01-23Y200240005ND
2020-08-17Y202330047ND
2021-02-02Y210350036ND
2021-08-02Y212170042ND
2022-01-03Y220060002ND
2022-07-05Y221880171ND
2023-01-03Y230050040ND
2023-07-03Y231870057ND