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 | 0.0139 ppb | 11 | 11 | 0.00624 ppb - 0.0240 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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2013-01-04 | AS061062 | 0.0132 ppb |
2013-01-04 | GAC7A8A | 0.0188 ppb |
2013-01-04 | AS041042 | 0.0149 ppb |
2013-01-04 | DBPMAX | 0.0102 ppb |
2013-01-04 | AS08004 | 0.00624 ppb |
2013-07-22 | 201307240487AM | 0.0240 ppb |
2013-07-22 | 201307240497AM | 0.00680 ppb |
2013-07-22 | 201307240493AM | 0.0120 ppb |
2013-07-22 | 201307240491AM | 0.0120 ppb |
2013-07-22 | 201307240495AM | 0.0140 ppb |
2013-07-22 | 201307240489AM | 0.0210 ppb |