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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.0423 ppb | 16 | 12 | ND - 0.0598 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 | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-03-19 | AB94177 | ND |
2013-03-19 | AB94176 | 0.0563 ppb |
2013-03-19 | AB94174 | 0.0582 ppb |
2013-03-19 | AB94175 | ND |
2013-03-19 | AB94171 | ND |
2013-03-19 | AB94170 | 0.0568 ppb |
2013-03-19 | AB94173 | ND |
2013-03-19 | AB94172 | 0.0562 ppb |
2013-06-20 | AC02193 | 0.0489 ppb |
2013-06-20 | AC02191 | 0.0518 ppb |
2013-09-26 | AC10517 | 0.0597 ppb |
2013-09-26 | AC10523 | 0.0598 ppb |
2013-09-26 | AC10519 | 0.0585 ppb |
2013-09-26 | AC10521 | 0.0596 ppb |
2013-12-11 | AC16316 | 0.0546 ppb |
2013-12-11 | AC16314 | 0.0569 ppb |