Aluminum
Beauregard Water Works District #3
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
44
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 | 11.8 ppb | 22 | 14 | ND - 20.0 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 34.5 ppb | 11 | 2 | ND - 360.0 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 5.45 ppb | 11 | 4 | ND - 20.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-27 | AE20777 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-02-27 | AE20777 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21166 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21163 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21154 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21157 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21160 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21163 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21166 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21160 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21157 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | AE21154 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21403 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21400 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21412 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21406 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21403 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21400 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21412 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21409 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21406 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | AE21409 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2021-02-02 | B2100535-003 | ND |
| 2021-02-02 | B2100535-002 | ND |
| 2021-02-02 | B2100535-001 | ND |
| 2021-02-02 | B2100535-004 | ND |
| 2021-03-16 | B2101237-002 | 360.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-16 | B2101237-003 | ND |
| 2021-03-16 | B2101237-004 | ND |
| 2021-03-16 | B2101237-005 | ND |
| 2021-03-16 | B2101237-001 | ND |
| 2021-04-27 | B2101879-001 | ND |
| 2021-04-27 | B2101879-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-07-24 | B2302949-001 | ND |
| 2023-07-24 | B2302949-002 | ND |
| 2023-07-24 | B2302949-003 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-07-24 | B2302949-004 | ND |
| 2023-07-24 | B2302949-005 | ND |
| 2023-08-07 | B2303189-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-08-07 | B2303189-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-07 | B2303189-003 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-07 | B2303189-004 | ND |
| 2023-08-07 | B2303189-005 | ND |
| 2023-08-07 | B2303189-006 | ND |