Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Aluminum

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Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.

 

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Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20185.80 ppb115.80 ppb
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022N/A00N/A
20239.20 ppb119.20 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
2018-04-24Q18166400015.80 ppb
2020-08-25Q2034096012ND
2021-03-05Q2105979012ND
2023-08-02Q23314520059.20 ppb