Aluminum
Quinlan North Subdivision
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 5.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.10 ppb |
| 2020 | 5.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.80 ppb |
| 2021 | 10.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022 | 5.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2023 | 6.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 6.20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-08 | AE28126 | ND |
| 2019-06-05 | Q1932126005 | 5.10 ppb |
| 2020-02-19 | Q2006393004 | 5.80 ppb |
| 2021-02-23 | Q2104582004 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022-02-25 | Q2206628002 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2023-05-17 | Q2318657004 | 6.20 ppb |