Aluminum
Windmill Ranch Subdivision
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 | 62.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 62.2 ppb |
| 2019 | 19.0 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 152.0 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 77.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 77.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 64.8 ppb | 8 | 4 | ND - 218.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 74.8 ppb | 1 | 1 | 74.8 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-23 | AE27382 | 62.2 ppb |
| 2020-04-30 | AF08881 | ND |
| 2021-04-29 | AF51849 | 77.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-09 | AG39663 | 74.8 ppb |