Aluminum
Nash Forreston 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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 34.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 28.0 ppb - 41.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 61.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 24.0 ppb - 99.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 12.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 25.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 18.0 ppb - 32.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 76.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 62.0 ppb - 91.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-24 | Q1802743005 | ND |
| 2018-01-24 | Q1802743006 | ND |
| 2021-05-05 | Q2111584005 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2021-05-05 | Q2111584006 | 12.0 ppb |