Aluminum
Latanier Water Association
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
0
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 7.56 ppb | 94 | 16 | ND - 140.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 1.67 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 5.95 ppb | 37 | 12 | ND - 30.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 9.09 ppb | 11 | 4 | ND - 40.0 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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