Aluminum
Garden Heights Subdivision Water System
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 9.58 ppb | 4 | 3 | ND - 20.0 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 5.00 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 10.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-23 | AE20725 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE20728 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE20725 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE20728 | ND |
| 2021-01-04 | 35602575001 | ND |
| 2021-01-04 | 35602575002 | 8.30 ppb |
| 2021-01-25 | B2100278-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-01-25 | B2100278-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-11-06 | B2304835-002 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-11-06 | B2304835-003 | ND |