Aluminum
Blackjack Water Supply Corporation
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
4
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 | 7.55 ppb | 2 | 2 | 7.40 ppb - 7.70 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.95 ppb | 2 | 2 | 6.90 ppb - 7.00 ppb |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-21 | Q1927030003 | 7.40 ppb |
| 2019-05-21 | Q1927030004 | 7.70 ppb |
| 2022-06-13 | Q2216378001 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2022-06-13 | Q2216378012 | 6.90 ppb |