National Drinking Water Database
Strontium-90 in Connecticut
Strontium-90 is a radioactive pollutant from nuclear fallout and possibly weapons and power production.
The Most Polluted Communities in Connecticut
1 water utilities reported detecting Strontium-90 in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Strontium-90 level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority New Haven, CT | 389,300 | 1 of 4 | 0.75 pCi/L (0 to 3 pCi/L) |
Health Based Limits for Strontium-90
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for Strontium-90 in Connecticut
Data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency includes the following violations of federal standards in Connecticut since 2004
| Violation Type | Number of Violations |
|---|---|
| Failure to monitor regularly | 5 |