Aluminum
Military Highway WSC - Del Mar Heights
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
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Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 76.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 76.2 ppb |
| 2019 | 134.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 134.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 117.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 117.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 160.3 ppb | 2 | 2 | 88.5 ppb - 232.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 83.4 ppb | 2 | 2 | 41.8 ppb - 125.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 71.9 ppb | 2 | 2 | 68.0 ppb - 75.8 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
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