Aluminum
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Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
3
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 | 44.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 44.5 ppb |
| 2019 | 39.8 ppb | 1 | 1 | 39.8 ppb |
| 2020 | 30.7 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.7 ppb |
| 2021 | 25.8 ppb | 1 | 1 | 25.8 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-17 | AE09097 | 44.5 ppb |
| 2021-04-08 | AF49414 | 25.8 ppb |
| 2022-11-21 | AG19330 | ND |