Aluminum
City of La Joya
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)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,490.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2,490.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 124.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 124.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 88.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 88.1 ppb |
| 2021 | 161.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 161.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 80.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 80.5 ppb |
| 2023 | 201.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 201.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-11 | AE29715 | 2,490.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-17 | AE50346 | 124.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-10 | AF02196 | 88.1 ppb |
| 2021-11-19 | AF77177 | 161.0 ppb |
| 2022-08-17 | AG09593 | 80.5 ppb |
| 2023-05-12 | AG40603 | 201.0 ppb |