Aluminum
City of La Villa
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 | 252.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 252.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 82.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 82.2 ppb |
| 2020 | 168.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 168.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 59.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 59.5 ppb |
| 2022 | 259.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 259.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 537.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 537.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-31 | AE11456 | 252.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-01 | AE56828 | 82.2 ppb |
| 2020-01-23 | AE94890 | 168.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-17 | AF47189 | 59.5 ppb |
| 2022-01-31 | AF82456 | 259.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-09 | AG39834 | 537.0 ppb |