Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Barium

Pawc Pocono District

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.

 

18

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND90ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND90ND
2022N/A00N/A
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
2018-08-1440635801ND
2018-08-1440636401ND
2018-08-1440636801ND
2018-08-1440637101ND
2018-08-1440635401ND
2018-08-1440636601ND
2018-08-1440635601ND
2018-08-1440636201ND
2018-11-1540637401ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND
2021-08-04ND