Aluminum
Paradise Point 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 | 21.7 ppb | 1 | 1 | 21.7 ppb |
| 2019 | 45.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 45.1 ppb |
| 2020 | 76.3 ppb | 1 | 1 | 76.3 ppb |
| 2021 | 41.7 ppb | 1 | 1 | 41.7 ppb |
| 2022 | 40.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 40.9 ppb |
| 2023 | 93.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 93.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-29 | AE10888 | 21.7 ppb |
| 2019-04-30 | AE64054 | 45.1 ppb |
| 2020-06-24 | AF16634 | 76.3 ppb |
| 2021-01-12 | AF38649 | 41.7 ppb |
| 2022-02-08 | AF83557 | 40.9 ppb |
| 2023-05-23 | AG41561 | 93.5 ppb |