Aluminum
New Horizons Ranch & Center
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 | 29.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 29.2 ppb |
| 2019 | 35.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 35.4 ppb |
| 2020 | 516.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 516.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 85.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 85.4 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 28.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-18 | AE09192 | 29.2 ppb |
| 2019-03-01 | AE56730 | 35.4 ppb |
| 2020-01-16 | AE93919 | 516.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-01 | AF44566 | 85.4 ppb |
| 2022-01-27 | AF82117 | ND |
| 2023-01-11 | AG23977 | 28.5 ppb |