Aluminum
City of Shoreacres
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
2
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 126.3 ppb | 30 | 7 | ND - 3,390.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 244.4 ppb | 15 | 5 | ND - 3,430.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 16.5 ppb | 27 | 6 | ND - 153.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 238.6 ppb | 15 | 5 | ND - 3,360.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-30 | AE27990 | ND |
| 2021-01-20 | AF39969 | ND |