Aluminum
Prairie Path Water Company-oakwood
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 | 42.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 42.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 20.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 40.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 43.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 43.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-08 | 9052028-01 | 42.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-07 | 0041825-01 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-06 | ED01159-01 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2022-04-19 | FD03594-01 | 43.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-11 | GE02831-01 | 26.0 ppb |