Aluminum
City of Marlin
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 | 16.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 24.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 24.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 27.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 27.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 100.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 67.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 67.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 27.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 27.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | Q1806041002 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-18 | Q1911398002 | 24.0 ppb |
| 2020-06-03 | Q2022176002 | 27.0 ppb |
| 2021-02-02 | Q2103093002 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-17 | Q2209000002 | 67.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-14 | Q2305814005 | 27.0 ppb |