Aluminum
Dixie Overland Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
21
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 5.00 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 20.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 22.5 ppb | 4 | 3 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971002 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971003 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971004 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971001 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971002 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971003 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971004 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 35386971001 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102342-003 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102342-006 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102342-004 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102342-002 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102342-001 | ND |
| 2022-01-04 | B2200041-001 | ND |
| 2022-04-08 | B2201813-001 | ND |
| 2022-07-20 | B2203482-001 | ND |
| 2022-10-24 | B2205228-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-22 | B2301491-001 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-18 | B2301637-001 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-01 | B2303111-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-11-02 | B2304868-001 | ND |