Aluminum
West Jefferson Waterworks District 2
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
10
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 55.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 55.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 90.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 143.3 ppb | 3 | 3 | 40.0 ppb - 280.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 20.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 70.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297004 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297004 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446731001 | 55.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446731001 | 55.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-18 | B2001335-001 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021-01-28 | B2100438-001 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2021-12-09 | B2106585-001 | 280.0 ppb |
| 2021-12-09 | B2106585-002 | 110.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-13 | B2200185-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-01 | B2300471-001 | 70.0 ppb |