Aluminum
Staunton
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 | 26.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 26.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 24.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 24.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 21.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 21.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 34.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 34.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 26.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 26.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-15 | 9012783-01 | 26.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-16 | 0013433-01 | 24.0 ppb |
| 2021-01-26 | EA04604-01 | 21.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-05 | FA01073-01 | 34.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-25 | GA04339-01 | 26.0 ppb |