Strontium
Hyannis Water System
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 |
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2013 | 0.0360 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.00900 ppb - 0.0840 ppb |
2014 | 0.0464 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.0120 ppb - 0.0990 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | Result |
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2013-11-20 | 0.0220 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 0.0310 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 0.0390 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 0.0380 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 0.0250 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 0.0840 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 0.0400 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 0.00900 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0280 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0460 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0420 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0990 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0280 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0950 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0210 ppb |
2014-05-22 | 0.0120 ppb |