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Barium

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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.

 

11

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
202068.0 ppb2268.0 ppb
2021ND10ND
202214.5 ppb41ND - 58.0 ppb
2023ND40ND

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
2020-11-04AK6388168.0 ppb
2020-11-04AK6388268.0 ppb
2021-10-20AK89465ND
2022-02-07AK94980ND
2022-05-03AL00326ND
2022-07-27AL0755858.0 ppb
2022-12-13AL22341ND
2023-05-30AL32663ND
2023-08-22AL41479ND
2023-08-23AL41482ND
2023-10-30AL48215ND