Aluminum
Erec Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
17
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 | 17.0 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 51.0 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 45.7 ppb | 7 | 3 | ND - 120.0 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 24.6 ppb | 7 | 3 | ND - 65.0 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-03-15 | ND |
| 2018-03-15 | ND |
| 2018-03-15 | 51.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-09 | 120.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-09 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 110.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-10 | ND |
| 2020-03-10 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-10 | ND |
| 2023-03-13 | ND |
| 2023-03-13 | ND |
| 2023-03-13 | 51.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-13 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-14 | ND |
| 2023-03-14 | ND |
| 2023-03-14 | 65.0 ppb |