Aluminum
Lovelock Meadows Water District
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
6
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 | 23.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 23.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 24.0 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 48.0 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 20.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-30 | EN2018-00003723 | 23.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-25 | EN2019-00000705 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | EN2019-00000807 | 48.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-01 | EN2021-00012246 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-01 | EN2022-00001859 | ND |
| 2022-04-04 | EN2022-00001425 | ND |