Aluminum
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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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 5.00 ppb | 6 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-09 | B2002822-001 | ND |
| 2020-06-09 | B2002822-002 | ND |
| 2020-06-09 | B2002822-003 | ND |
| 2020-10-26 | B2005704-001 | ND |
| 2021-06-22 | B2102804-001 | ND |
| 2021-06-22 | B2102804-002 | ND |
| 2023-06-26 | B2302638-001 | ND |
| 2023-06-26 | B2302638-002 | ND |
| 2023-06-26 | B2302638-003 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2023-06-26 | B2302638-004 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | B2302804-001 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | B2302804-002 | ND |