Aluminum
Magnolia Plantation Water System Inc.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
8
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 | 20.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 60.0 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 100.0 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 140.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-25 | B1901134-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-25 | B1901134-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | B2002328-001 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | B2002328-002 | 80.0 ppb |
| 2020-11-24 | 35594838003 | ND |
| 2022-04-04 | B2201617-001 | ND |
| 2023-05-08 | B2301911-001 | 140.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-08 | B2301911-002 | 140.0 ppb |