Aluminum
City of Trinidad
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 | 20.6 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.6 ppb |
| 2019 | 62.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 62.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 30.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 20.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 14.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 41.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 41.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-10 | AE49031 | 20.6 ppb |
| 2019-03-04 | Q1908970001 | 62.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-18 | Q2011900004 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-15 | Q2109768004 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2022-05-16 | Q2214448006 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-27 | Q2307801003 | 41.0 ppb |