Aluminum
Belmont Waterworks Inc.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 10.00 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 20.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 14.0 ppb | 5 | 5 | 10.00 ppb - 20.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-02 | B2001159-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2020-03-02 | B2001159-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-02 | B2001159-003 | ND |
| 2021-07-14 | B2103192-001 | ND |
| 2021-10-05 | B2105321-001 | ND |
| 2022-02-01 | B2200515-001 | ND |
| 2022-05-11 | B2202359-001 | ND |
| 2023-04-10 | B2301575-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-04-10 | B2301575-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-10 | B2301575-003 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-05-09 | B2301963-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-05-09 | B2301963-002 | 20.0 ppb |