Aluminum
City of Lacy Lakeview
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 44.1 ppb | 2 | 2 | 43.9 ppb - 44.3 ppb |
| 2019 | 54.2 ppb | 2 | 2 | 53.6 ppb - 54.7 ppb |
| 2020 | 37.3 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 56.4 ppb |
| 2021 | 184.4 ppb | 2 | 2 | 65.8 ppb - 303.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 44.4 ppb | 2 | 2 | 43.1 ppb - 45.6 ppb |
| 2023 | 83.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 81.0 ppb - 85.9 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
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