Ferndale
Whatcom County, WA
WA5324850
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Arsenic
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 2.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Barium
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.040 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
32 detections
| Avg Result: | 1.729 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
33 detections
| Avg Result: | 27.037 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorate
4 detections
| Avg Result: | 141.250 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Chloroform
10 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.251 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 18.2K
- Groundwater
- Whatcom County
- Data from 2014-2023
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