Aluminum
B C Y Water Supply Corporation
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 | 9.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.20 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 6.45 ppb | 2 | 2 | 6.00 ppb - 6.90 ppb |
| 2021 | 5.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 5.65 ppb | 2 | 2 | 5.00 ppb - 6.30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-21 | Q1824846007 | 9.20 ppb |
| 2019-03-13 | Q1910550017 | ND |
| 2020-02-10 | Q2005314010 | 6.00 ppb |
| 2020-03-02 | Q2007756010 | 6.90 ppb |
| 2021-09-21 | Q2125818009 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2022-10-27 | Q2232551006 | ND |
| 2023-01-10 | Q2301214008 | 6.30 ppb |
| 2023-01-10 | Q2301214009 | 5.00 ppb |