Aluminum
Elk City, 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 | 280.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 280.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 32.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 32.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 15.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 11.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 190.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 190.0 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 | 937805 | 280.0 ppb |
| 2019-04-17 | 1138385 | 32.0 ppb |
| 2020-05-12 | 1375063 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-20 | 1821169 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2022-04-19 | 2239685 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-25 | 2488493 | 190.0 ppb |