Aluminum
Herington, City of
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
6
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 | 61.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 61.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 37.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 37.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 23.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 23.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 32.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 32.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 56.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 100.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 100.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-16 | 938280 | 61.0 ppb |
| 2019-04-15 | 1139303 | 37.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-20 | 1360310 | 23.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-13 | 1817318 | 32.0 ppb |
| 2022-04-19 | 2239927 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-08 | 2497223 | 100.0 ppb |