Aluminum
Windthorst Water Supply Corporation
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 | 29.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 29.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 14.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 8.40 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.40 ppb |
| 2021 | 18.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 30.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 14.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 14.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-11 | Q1835996004 | 29.0 ppb |
| 2019-09-16 | Q1965551005 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-04 | Q2008224002 | 8.40 ppb |
| 2021-08-10 | Q2121376004 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2022-07-12 | Q2219480006 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-21 | Q2307062003 | 14.0 ppb |