Aluminum
Frognot Water Supply Corporation
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 | 6.65 ppb | 2 | 2 | 6.10 ppb - 7.20 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 4.20 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 8.40 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-19 | Q1816227004 | 6.10 ppb |
| 2018-06-20 | Q1824690006 | 7.20 ppb |
| 2020-03-10 | Q2009278001 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | Q2118248012 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | Q2118248014 | 8.40 ppb |
| 2023-03-14 | Q2310003009 | ND |