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 |
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2013 | 0.397 ppb | 14 | 14 | 0.283 ppb - 0.542 ppb |
2014 | 0.328 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.262 ppb - 0.393 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 | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-04-24 | 1304845-003A | 0.310 ppb |
2013-04-24 | 1304845-011A | 0.437 ppb |
2013-04-24 | 1304845-009A | 0.430 ppb |
2013-04-24 | 1304845-005A | 0.482 ppb |
2013-04-24 | 1304845-001A | 0.322 ppb |
2013-04-24 | 1304845-007A | 0.436 ppb |
2013-07-30 | Q1304591003 | 0.382 ppb |
2013-07-30 | Q1304591001 | 0.320 ppb |
2013-10-21 | Q1309015004 | 0.470 ppb |
2013-10-21 | Q1309015002 | 0.542 ppb |
2013-10-21 | Q1309015010 | 0.376 ppb |
2013-10-21 | Q1309015008 | 0.386 ppb |
2013-10-21 | Q1309015012 | 0.283 ppb |
2013-10-21 | Q1309015006 | 0.382 ppb |
2014-01-22 | Q1401753003 | 0.393 ppb |
2014-01-22 | Q1401753001 | 0.262 ppb |