Strontium
Washington State University
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.197 ppb | 12 | 12 | 0.178 ppb - 0.247 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-11 | 150312001-003 | 0.184 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150312001-010 | 0.185 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150312001-009 | 0.199 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150312001-004 | 0.247 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150312001-001 | 0.191 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150312001-002 | 0.183 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 150916001-010 | 0.194 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 150916001-009 | 0.178 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 150916001-004 | 0.243 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 150916001-001 | 0.200 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 150916001-003 | 0.178 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 150916001-002 | 0.178 ppb |