Aluminum
Milton Purchase Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.00 ppb | 20 | 6 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 83.3 ppb | 3 | 3 | 50.0 ppb - 120.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 2.00 ppb | 10 | 2 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 113.3 ppb | 3 | 3 | 80.0 ppb - 140.0 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
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