Strontium
PUD #1 of Asotin County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0617 ppb | 12 | 12 | 0.0460 ppb - 0.0786 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-003 | 0.0460 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-004 | 0.0712 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-006 | 0.0586 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-005 | 0.0535 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-001 | 0.0786 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-002 | 0.0606 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-003 | 0.0600 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-005 | 0.0560 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-004 | 0.0721 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-006 | 0.0524 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-001 | 0.0772 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-002 | 0.0536 ppb |