Strontium
Melrose Water Department (MWRA)
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 | 0.0364 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.0297 ppb - 0.0536 ppb |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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2013-01-24 | 0.0297 ppb |
2013-01-24 | 0.0297 ppb |
2013-04-11 | 0.0313 ppb |
2013-04-11 | 0.0364 ppb |
2013-07-18 | 0.0536 ppb |
2013-07-18 | 0.0399 ppb |
2013-10-22 | 0.0361 ppb |
2013-10-22 | 0.0346 ppb |