Aluminum
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Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
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Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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| 2018 | 130.9 ppb | 65 | 42 | ND - 370.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 80.3 ppb | 69 | 44 | ND - 260.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 103.2 ppb | 59 | 38 | ND - 310.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 121.3 ppb | 67 | 45 | ND - 380.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 160.2 ppb | 59 | 44 | ND - 420.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 78.9 ppb | 66 | 42 | ND - 280.0 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
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