Strontium
Cnp Utility District
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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2014 | 0.0966 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.0931 ppb - 0.106 ppb |
2015 | 0.153 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.142 ppb - 0.159 ppb |
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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2014-07-21 | Q1429384003 | 0.106 ppb |
2014-07-21 | Q1429384005 | 0.0945 ppb |
2014-07-21 | Q1429384011 | 0.0948 ppb |
2014-07-21 | Q1429384007 | 0.0961 ppb |
2014-07-21 | Q1429384009 | 0.0931 ppb |
2014-07-21 | Q1429384001 | 0.0950 ppb |
2015-01-13 | Q1500542003 | 0.142 ppb |
2015-01-13 | Q1500542005 | 0.157 ppb |
2015-01-13 | Q1500542007 | 0.146 ppb |
2015-01-13 | Q1500542009 | 0.157 ppb |
2015-01-13 | Q1500542011 | 0.154 ppb |
2015-01-13 | Q1500542001 | 0.159 ppb |