Aluminum
Lacygne, 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 | 18.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 40.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 14.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 22.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 41.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 41.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 35.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 35.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-09 | 938419 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2019-04-22 | 1139567 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-20 | 1359646 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-19 | 1820862 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2022-04-18 | 2239013 | 41.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-03 | 2474695 | 35.0 ppb |