Barium
Jamestown BPU
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.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | 355.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 290.0 ppb - 420.0 ppb |
| 2015 | 330.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 290.0 ppb - 370.0 ppb |
| 2016 | 390.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 295.0 ppb - 485.0 ppb |
| 2017 | 375.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 276.0 ppb - 475.0 ppb |
| 2018 | 394.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 316.0 ppb - 472.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 360.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 301.0 ppb - 420.0 ppb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-13 | IOC2014 CASS.EP | 290.0 ppb |
| 2014-11-13 | IOC 2014 CLAYPON | 420.0 ppb |
| 2015-08-06 | 2015 IOC CLAY PO | 370.0 ppb |
| 2015-08-06 | 15 IOC CASSADAGA | 290.0 ppb |
| 2016-05-04 | IOC CLAYPOND 201 | 485.0 ppb |
| 2016-05-04 | IOC16 CASSADAGA | 295.0 ppb |
| 2017-08-23 | IOC17 CLAY POND | 475.0 ppb |
| 2017-08-23 | IOC17 CASSADAGA | 276.0 ppb |
| 2018-08-08 | IOCS 18 JTOWN CL | 472.0 ppb |
| 2018-08-08 | IOCS 18 JTOWN CA | 316.0 ppb |
| 2019-08-07 | IOCS 19 JTOWN CA | 301.0 ppb |
| 2019-08-07 | IOCS 19 JTOWN CL | 420.0 ppb |