Aluminum
Rra Preston Shores Water System
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 | 210.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 56.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 93.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 93.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 130.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 75.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 75.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 43.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 43.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | Q1824375004 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-25 | Q1907958002 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-02 | Q2007763005 | 93.0 ppb |
| 2021-05-19 | Q2113145003 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-02 | Q2207209002 | 75.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-22 | Q2307465003 | 43.0 ppb |