Aluminum
Ironwood Camp
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 56.7 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 170.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-03 | CA3601015_002_002-201907030835 | ND |
| 2020-02-06 | CA3601015_002_002-202002060909 | ND |
| 2023-03-02 | CA3601015_002_002-202303020754 | ND |
| 2023-03-09 | CA3601015_002_002-202303090800 | ND |
| 2023-07-05 | CA3601015_004_004-202307051606 | 170.0 ppb |