Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Barium

Minden 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.

 

45

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018108.5 ppb262664.0 ppb - 160.0 ppb
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND90ND
202245.0 ppb101ND - 450.0 ppb
2023N/A00N/A

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
2018-04-0635385008004110.0 ppb
2018-04-0635385008003120.0 ppb
2018-04-0635385008002110.0 ppb
2018-04-0635385008001120.0 ppb
2018-04-0635385008001120.0 ppb
2018-04-0635385008002110.0 ppb
2018-04-0635385008003120.0 ppb
2018-04-0635385008004110.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742002110.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742009120.0 ppb
2018-06-253540074200896.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742007110.0 ppb
2018-06-253540074200664.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742005120.0 ppb
2018-06-253540074200471.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742002110.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742001100.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742009120.0 ppb
2018-06-253540074200896.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742007110.0 ppb
2018-06-253540074200664.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742005120.0 ppb
2018-06-253540074200471.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742003160.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742001100.0 ppb
2018-06-2535400742003160.0 ppb
2021-04-13B2101674-005ND
2021-04-13B2101674-009ND
2021-04-13B2101674-008ND
2021-04-13B2101674-007ND
2021-04-13B2101674-006ND
2021-04-13B2101674-004ND
2021-04-13B2101674-003ND
2021-04-13B2101674-002ND
2021-04-13B2101674-001ND
2022-09-14B2204449-001450.0 ppb
2022-09-14B2204449-002ND
2022-09-14B2204449-003ND
2022-09-14B2204449-004ND
2022-09-14B2204449-005ND
2022-09-14B2204449-006ND
2022-09-14B2204449-007ND
2022-09-14B2204449-008ND
2022-09-14B2204449-009ND
2022-09-14B2204449-010ND