Aluminum
City of Kemp
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 | 69.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 69.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 46.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 46.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 8.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.00 ppb |
| 2021 | 18.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 6.90 ppb | 1 | 1 | 6.90 ppb |
| 2023 | 16.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 16.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-28 | Q1848252004 | 69.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | Q1903185004 | 46.0 ppb |
| 2020-02-05 | Q2004817004 | 8.00 ppb |
| 2021-01-27 | Q2102006004 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2022-02-22 | Q2206168002 | 6.90 ppb |
| 2023-02-07 | Q2304633006 | 16.0 ppb |