Aluminum
Western Lake Estates
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 | 6.00 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 18.0 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 3.33 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-15 | Q1846766003 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2018-11-15 | Q1846766011 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | Q1846766019 | ND |
| 2021-03-15 | Q2106611008 | ND |
| 2021-03-15 | Q2106611009 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-11-23 | Q2132786007 | ND |