Aluminum
The Oaks 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 | 9.43 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 28.3 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 22.8 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 47.6 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | AE35018 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | AE35019 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | AE35020 | 28.3 ppb |
| 2019-04-25 | AE63671 | ND |
| 2021-02-24 | AF44105 | 47.6 ppb |
| 2021-02-24 | AF44107 | ND |
| 2021-02-24 | AF44108 | 20.8 ppb |
| 2022-08-01 | AG06993 | ND |