Aluminum
City of Mount Vernon
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 | 9.40 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.40 ppb |
| 2019 | 6.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 6.20 ppb |
| 2020 | 9.90 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.90 ppb |
| 2021 | 6.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 6.80 ppb |
| 2022 | 5.60 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.60 ppb |
| 2023 | 5.40 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-21 | Q1807253001 | 9.40 ppb |
| 2019-03-04 | Q1909013002 | 6.20 ppb |
| 2020-05-19 | Q2019852001 | 9.90 ppb |
| 2021-03-29 | Q2107866002 | 6.80 ppb |
| 2022-01-18 | Q2201613002 | 5.60 ppb |
| 2023-07-11 | Q2326820005 | 5.40 ppb |