Aluminum
City of Clyde
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 | 24.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 24.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 17.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 22.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 32.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 32.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 26.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 26.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 23.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 23.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-19 | Q1837353001 | 24.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-20 | Q1911589005 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-05 | Q2008307006 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2021-05-27 | Q2113747002 | 32.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-12 | Q2201150002 | 26.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-23 | Q2307661004 | 23.0 ppb |