Aluminum
Tbcd West Treatment Plant
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 | 21.7 ppb | 1 | 1 | 21.7 ppb |
| 2019 | 71.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 71.9 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 210.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 27.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 27.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-23 | AE09793 | 21.7 ppb |
| 2019-01-30 | AE52140 | 71.9 ppb |
| 2020-04-07 | AF05806 | ND |
| 2021-03-23 | AF47816 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-22 | AF89973 | ND |
| 2023-01-26 | AG26411 | 27.5 ppb |