Aluminum
Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
4
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 370.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 370.0 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 700.0 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1,400.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-10 | CA4300760_002_002-201906100930 | 370.0 ppb |
| 2020-05-20 | CA4300760_001_001-202005201222 | ND |
| 2023-05-24 | CA4300760_001_001-202305241125 | ND |
| 2023-05-24 | CA4300760_002_002-202305241135 | 1,400.0 ppb |