Aluminum
Pahrump Utility Company Inc.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
8
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 | 4.43 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.43 ppb |
| 2019 | 5.00 ppb | 2 | 2 | 3.99 ppb - 6.00 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 16.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-29 | 18081451-01 | 4.43 ppb |
| 2019-06-11 | 19060609-01 | 3.99 ppb |
| 2019-06-19 | 19061106-01 | 6.00 ppb |
| 2020-06-10 | 20060620-01 | ND |
| 2021-04-08 | 21040438-01 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2022-09-21 | 22090942-01 | ND |
| 2022-09-21 | 22090944-01 | ND |
| 2023-06-21 | 23061018-01 | ND |