Aluminum
Starr Water Supply Corporation
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 833.7 ppb | 4 | 3 | ND - 3,300.0 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 10.7 ppb | 4 | 4 | 8.10 ppb - 14.0 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-04 | Q1839859009 | 7.90 ppb |
| 2018-10-04 | Q1839859010 | 27.0 ppb |
| 2018-10-04 | Q1839859011 | ND |
| 2018-10-04 | Q1839859012 | 3,300.0 ppb |
| 2021-05-19 | Q2113143004 | 8.50 ppb |
| 2021-11-17 | Q2132246010 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2021-11-17 | Q2132246011 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2021-11-17 | Q2132246012 | 8.10 ppb |