Aluminum
Minden Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
45
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 | 26 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 27.8 ppb | 9 | 4 | ND - 200.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 40.0 ppb | 10 | 6 | ND - 280.0 ppb |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008004 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008003 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008002 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008001 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008001 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008002 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008003 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 35385008004 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742002 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742009 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742008 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742007 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742006 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742005 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742004 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742002 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742001 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742009 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742008 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742007 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742006 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742005 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742004 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742003 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742001 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 35400742003 | ND |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-005 | ND |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-009 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-008 | ND |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-007 | 200.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-006 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-004 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-003 | ND |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-002 | ND |
| 2021-04-13 | B2101674-001 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-001 | 280.0 ppb |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-003 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-004 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-005 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-006 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-007 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-008 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-009 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | B2204449-010 | ND |