Aluminum
City of Aledo
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 | 11.4 ppb | 5 | 5 | 8.30 ppb - 18.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 2.77 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 8.30 ppb |
| 2020 | 21.7 ppb | 5 | 5 | 6.50 ppb - 47.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 17.0 ppb | 5 | 5 | 5.30 ppb - 41.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 19.4 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 52.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 18.6 ppb | 5 | 4 | ND - 61.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-14 | Q1955170001 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | Q1955170002 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | Q1955170015 | 8.30 ppb |
| 2022-09-29 | Q2229352004 | 6.10 ppb |
| 2022-09-29 | Q2229352007 | 52.0 ppb |
| 2022-11-21 | Q2234952003 | ND |