Aluminum
Ward II Water District
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
52
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 | 13.8 ppb | 26 | 14 | ND - 70.0 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 7.14 ppb | 14 | 2 | ND - 90.0 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 16.0 ppb | 5 | 3 | ND - 30.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-02 | AE21727 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-05-02 | AE21703 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | AE21727 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-05-02 | AE21703 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21818 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21815 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21812 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21809 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21812 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21815 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21818 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21821 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21809 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-06 | AE21821 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21992 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-25 | AE22000 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21996 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21992 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21988 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21984 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21984 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE22000 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21996 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-25 | AE21988 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2018-09-10 | B1804157-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2018-09-10 | B1804157-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2019-07-24 | B1903193-001 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | 35485209001 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | 35485209001 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | B1903193-001 | ND |
| 2020-06-23 | B2003030-001 | ND |
| 2020-06-23 | B2003030-002 | ND |
| 2021-03-29 | B2101469-003 | ND |
| 2021-03-29 | B2101469-002 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-03-29 | B2101469-001 | ND |
| 2021-06-14 | B2102705-002 | ND |
| 2021-06-14 | B2102705-005 | ND |
| 2021-06-14 | B2102705-004 | ND |
| 2021-06-14 | B2102705-003 | ND |
| 2021-06-14 | B2102705-001 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021-06-28 | B2103005-006 | ND |
| 2021-06-28 | B2103005-005 | ND |
| 2021-06-28 | B2103005-004 | ND |
| 2021-06-28 | B2103003-003 | ND |
| 2021-06-28 | B2103003-002 | ND |
| 2021-06-28 | B2103003-001 | ND |
| 2022-08-22 | B2203975-001 | ND |
| 2023-05-08 | B2301971-001 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-08 | B2301971-002 | ND |
| 2023-05-08 | B2301971-003 | ND |
| 2023-05-08 | B2301971-004 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-08 | B2301971-005 | 30.0 ppb |