Aluminum
City of Baker Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 10.00 ppb | 8 | 4 | ND - 30.0 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 2.50 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-12 | B1900637-001 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | B1900637-002 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-12 | B1900637-003 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | B1900637-001 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | B1900637-002 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-12 | B1900637-003 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | B1901710-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2019-04-30 | B1901710-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022-01-25 | B2200320-001 | ND |
| 2022-01-25 | B2200320-002 | ND |
| 2022-01-25 | B2200320-003 | ND |
| 2022-05-03 | B2202143-001 | 10.00 ppb |