Aluminum
Patton Village West Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
8
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 50.7 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 152.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 24.4 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 48.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-19 | AE40647 | ND |
| 2020-07-30 | AF21304 | 152.0 ppb |
| 2020-07-30 | AF21305 | ND |
| 2020-07-30 | AF21307 | ND |
| 2021-01-12 | AF38756 | ND |
| 2022-08-10 | AG08489 | ND |
| 2023-01-10 | AG23654 | 48.7 ppb |
| 2023-05-10 | AG39914 | ND |