Aluminum
Brandon-irene Water Supply Corporation
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 | 7.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 7.10 ppb |
| 2019 | 6.45 ppb | 2 | 2 | 5.20 ppb - 7.70 ppb |
| 2020 | 8.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.80 ppb |
| 2021 | 6.60 ppb | 1 | 1 | 6.60 ppb |
| 2022 | 4.00 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 8.00 ppb |
| 2023 | 12.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 12.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 | Q1823232010 | 7.10 ppb |
| 2019-01-14 | Q1901731010 | 7.70 ppb |
| 2019-04-04 | Q1913766010 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2021-10-11 | Q2128067008 | 6.60 ppb |
| 2022-10-18 | Q2231550008 | ND |
| 2022-10-18 | Q2231550009 | 8.00 ppb |