Strontium
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Strontium is a metal that accumulates in the bones. Radioactive strontium-90 can cause bone cancer and leukemia, and any form of strontium at high doses can harm bone health.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.421 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.352 ppb - 0.503 ppb |
2014 | 0.627 ppb | 9 | 9 | 0.315 ppb - 1.07 ppb |
2015 | 0.684 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.423 ppb - 0.849 ppb |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 1,500 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 1,500 ppb for strontium was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against harm to bones.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-02-05 | 3B06145-04 | 0.501 ppb |
2013-02-05 | 3B06145-01 | 0.503 ppb |
2013-05-07 | 3E08119-01 | 0.442 ppb |
2013-05-07 | 3E08119-04 | 0.459 ppb |
2013-08-06 | 3H07176-04 | 0.371 ppb |
2013-08-06 | 3H07176-01 | 0.352 ppb |
2013-11-05 | 3K06191-04 | 0.367 ppb |
2013-11-05 | 3K06191-01 | 0.369 ppb |