Aluminum
Louetta Road Utility District
NOTE: Louetta Road Utility District purchases water from Terranova West Municipal Utility District which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Terranova West Municipal Utility District.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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
NOTE: Louetta Road Utility District purchases water from Terranova West Municipal Utility District which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Terranova West Municipal Utility District.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-13 | AE98336 | ND |
| 2023-03-02 | AG31285 | ND |