Aluminum
City of Stamford
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 | 53.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 53.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 10.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2020 | 22.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 15.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 17.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-21 | Q1811876001 | 53.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-05 | Q1909205001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2020-03-10 | Q2009552004 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-09 | Q2106061002 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-03 | Q2207476002 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-14 | Q2310046003 | 13.0 ppb |