Aluminum
City of Linden
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
7
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 5.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2020 | 2.93 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 8.80 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 23.2 ppb | 2 | 2 | 5.40 ppb - 41.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-02 | Q1918234013 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2020-04-22 | Q2016067010 | 8.80 ppb |
| 2020-10-22 | Q2041220009 | ND |
| 2020-10-22 | Q2041220010 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | Q2204277002 | ND |
| 2023-08-22 | Q2335447004 | 41.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-24 | Q2345776006 | 5.40 ppb |