Tritium
Wye Mountain Water Association
Tritium is a radioactive element emitted from nuclear reactors and weapons production plants. Radiation from tritium and other radioactive substances increases the risk of cancer. Click here to read more on radiological contaminants.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 131.63 pCi/L | 8 | 2 | ND - 530.00 pCi/L |
| 2019 | 261.00 pCi/L | 2 | 1 | ND - 522.00 pCi/L |
| 2020 | 310.48 pCi/L | 6 | 3 | ND - 767.70 pCi/L |
| 2021 | 341.25 pCi/L | 4 | 3 | ND - 591.80 pCi/L |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 2.63 pCi/L | 2 | 1 | ND - 5.26 pCi/L |
pCi/L = picocuries per liter
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 400 pCi/L
The EWG Health Guideline of 400 pCi/L for tritium was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
pCi/L = picocuries per liter
All test results
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