Aluminum
Cypress Springs Special Utility District South Plant
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 | 220.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 220.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 190.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 190.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 320.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 320.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 300.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 300.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 410.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 410.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 160.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 160.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-21 | Q1807255002 | 220.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-04 | Q1909015002 | 190.0 ppb |
| 2020-02-12 | Q2005742002 | 320.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-23 | Q2107391002 | 300.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-23 | Q2209390002 | 410.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-22 | Q2307425002 | 160.0 ppb |