Aluminum
J E S T C
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
7
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
1
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 | 60.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 92.5 ppb | 4 | 3 | ND - 270.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 5,330.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5,330.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-09 | B1903977-001 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2019-09-09 | B1903977-001 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-29 | B2101458-001 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2021-06-22 | B2102775-001 | ND |
| 2021-09-21 | B2104707-001 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2021-12-06 | B2106469-001 | 270.0 ppb |
| 2022-08-22 | B2204056-001 | 5,330.0 ppb |