Aluminum
Wellington, 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 | 300.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 300.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 190.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 190.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 140.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 140.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 130.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 210.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 160.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 160.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-07 | 966277 | 300.0 ppb |
| 2019-05-06 | 1157731 | 190.0 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | 1379273 | 140.0 ppb |
| 2021-05-11 | 1837257 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2022-05-17 | 2259685 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-31 | 2508531 | 160.0 ppb |