Aluminum
Elsberry PWS
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
4
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 | 67.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 67.9 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 117.1 ppb | 3 | 3 | 27.2 ppb - 271.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-29 | 2004613 | 67.9 ppb |
| 2023-04-19 | 2303894 | 53.2 ppb |
| 2023-06-26 | 2202573 | 271.0 ppb |
| 2023-06-27 | 2312395 | 27.2 ppb |