Aluminum
Navarro Mills Water Supply Corporation
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 | 20.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 22.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 25.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 25.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 17.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 34.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 34.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 22.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 22.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-31 | Q1803718003 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-06 | Q1905806001 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-29 | Q2003552003 | 25.0 ppb |
| 2021-01-12 | Q2100675007 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2022-04-14 | Q2211616001 | 34.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-15 | Q2306296007 | 22.0 ppb |