Strontium
Perkasie Regional Authority
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.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.25 ppb | 12 | 12 | 0.00340 ppb - 3.90 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 |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270232AM | 0.420 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270172AM | 0.00370 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270200AM | 3.50 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270206AM | 3.80 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270196AM | 3.80 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270202AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 201309250047AM | 3.60 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 201309250043AM | 3.90 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 201309250168AM | 0.00340 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 201309250180AM | 0.420 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 201309250056AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 201309250098AM | 3.90 ppb |