Aluminum
Woodbury City Water Department
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
5
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 2.50 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2020 | 5.67 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 17.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 2.33 ppb | 6 | 2 | ND - 9.00 ppb |
| 2022 | 3.50 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 7.00 ppb |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-29 | L7187090-2 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | L7188250-3 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | L7190025-3 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2023-11-16 | 3333469001 | ND |
| 2023-11-16 | 3333468001 | ND |