susquehanna, NY
Total Incidents:
4
Last Incident:
April 01, 2018
Note: Just because the latest incident is in 2017 or 2018 doesn’t mean your water is free of contaminants! There is a considerable lag between when data is collected and when it is published by the EPA.
Contaminants
Barium
Description
Barium is a lustrous, machinable metal which exists in nature only in ores containing mixtures of elements. It is used in making a wide variety of electronic components, in metal alloys, bleaches, dyes, fireworks, ceramics and glass. In particular, it is used in well drilling operations where it is directly released into the ground.
Health Effects
Increase in blood pressure
All Incidents
| Water System | Type | Measure | Violation | Effects | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOCONUT CREEK APARTMENTS | Barium | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increase in blood pressure | 2018-04-01 |
| CHOCONUT CREEK APARTMENTS | Barium | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increase in blood pressure | 2018-04-01 |
| CHOCONUT CREEK APARTMENTS | Barium | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increase in blood pressure | 2018-04-01 |
| CHOCONUT CREEK APARTMENTS | Barium | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increase in blood pressure | 2018-04-01 |