Barium

City of Bogalusa Water System

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.

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Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Range of results
2014	ND	10	ND
2015	N/A	0	N/A
2016	ND	4	ND
2017	ND	10	ND
2018	N/A	0	N/A
2019	ND	4	ND

ppb = parts per billion

State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines

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
2014-11-05	AD99241	ND
2014-11-05	AD99231	ND
2014-11-05	AD99226	ND
2014-11-05	AD99236	ND
2014-11-05	AD99241	ND
2014-11-05	AD99246	ND
2014-11-05	AD99236	ND
2014-11-05	AD99231	ND
2014-11-05	AD99226	ND
2014-11-05	AD99246	ND
2016-09-19	AE09944	ND
2016-09-19	AE09940	ND
2016-09-19	AE09940	ND
2016-09-19	AE09944	ND
2017-08-14	AE16785	ND
2017-08-14	AE16781	ND
2017-08-14	AE16777	ND
2017-08-14	AE16773	ND
2017-08-14	AE16769	ND
2017-08-14	AE16773	ND
2017-08-14	AE16777	ND
2017-08-14	AE16781	ND
2017-08-14	AE16785	ND
2017-08-14	AE16769	ND
2019-07-16	B1903048-001	ND
2019-07-16	B1903048-002	ND
2019-07-16	B1903048-001	ND
2019-07-16	B1903048-002	ND