Aluminum
City of Cameron
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 | 39.8 ppb | 1 | 1 | 39.8 ppb |
| 2019 | 53.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 53.4 ppb |
| 2020 | 28.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 28.9 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 36.7 ppb | 1 | 1 | 36.7 ppb |
| 2023 | 121.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 121.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-26 | AE10770 | 39.8 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | AE52820 | 53.4 ppb |
| 2020-04-15 | AF06708 | 28.9 ppb |
| 2021-01-13 | AF39042 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | AF82120 | 36.7 ppb |
| 2023-03-07 | AG31708 | 121.0 ppb |