Barium
Woodridge Village
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 160.7 ppb | 3 | 3 | 27.2 ppb - 253.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 19.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 19.1 ppb |
| 2020 | 158.9 ppb | 2 | 2 | 16.7 ppb - 301.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 23.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 23.1 ppb |
| 2022 | 27.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 27.2 ppb |
| 2023 | 156.7 ppb | 2 | 2 | 15.3 ppb - 298.0 ppb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 | PRI EHS1800018630 | 27.2 ppb |
| 2018-09-13 | PRI J8I0851-01 | 253.0 ppb |
| 2018-09-13 | PRI J8I0851-02 | 202.0 ppb |
| 2019-08-08 | PRI J9H0844 | 19.1 ppb |
| 2020-08-11 | PRI S030459 | 301.0 ppb |
| 2020-08-12 | PRI S000030457 | 16.7 ppb |
| 2021-12-22 | IOCS S050118 | 23.1 ppb |
| 2022-02-07 | PRI S045676 | 27.2 ppb |
| 2023-11-01 | IOCS EHS2300064396 | 298.0 ppb |
| 2023-11-01 | IOCS EHSS2300064397 | 15.3 ppb |