Aluminum
Harris Feeding Company
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
6
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 190.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 190.0 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 52.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 52.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 1,000.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 1,000.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 600 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 600 ppb for aluminum was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to the brain and nervous system.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-03 | CA1009078_001_001-201804030730 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | CA1009078_001_001-201904020730 | 190.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-07 | CA1009078_001_001-202004070900 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | CA1009078_001_001-202104060805 | ND |
| 2022-04-05 | CA1009078_001_001-202204050847 | 52.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-04 | CA1009078_001_001-202304040730 | 1,000.0 ppb |