Radionuclides · 2023
Gross Beta Particle Activity in Liberty Utilities - Lynwood — Downey, Ca, CA tap water
Liberty Utilities - Lynwood — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Gross Beta Particle Activity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average MWD | 4 pCi/L | None set |
Range LU Sources | Not detected pCi/L | None set |
Range MWD | 0–5 pCi/L | None set |
Average LU Sources | Not detected pCi/L | None set |
Verbatim from Liberty Utilities - Lynwood — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances.
Long-term exposure above the federal screening level increases cancer risk.
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+Is there Gross Beta Particle Activity in Liberty Utilities - Lynwood — Downey, Ca, CA tap water?
Yes — Liberty Utilities - Lynwood — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Gross Beta Particle Activity at 4 pCi/L. Liberty Utilities - Lynwood — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Gross Beta Particle Activity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Gross Beta Particle Activity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Gross Beta Particle Activity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Gross Beta Particle Activity?
Gross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. Long-term exposure above the federal screening level increases cancer risk.
+Where does this Gross Beta Particle Activity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Gross Beta Particle Activity entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Liberty Utilities - Lynwood — Downey, Ca, CA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ca/liberty-utilities-lynwood-downey-ca/2023/source.