Aluminum
Douglas County Rural Water District 1
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 596.1 ppb | 9 | 8 | ND - 5,300.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 26.7 ppb | 10 | 8 | ND - 200.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 7.80 ppb | 9 | 8 | ND - 24.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 13.4 ppb | 9 | 8 | ND - 61.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 6.80 ppb | 6 | 4 | ND - 25.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 24.8 ppb | 5 | 4 | ND - 87.0 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
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