Aluminum
City of Point
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 | 59.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 59.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 22.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 26.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 26.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 150.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 33.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 33.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 12.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 12.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-03 | Q1818077002 | 59.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-20 | Q1907449007 | 22.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-17 | Q2011581003 | 26.0 ppb |
| 2021-06-16 | Q2115806002 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2022-02-07 | Q2204049002 | 33.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-06 | Q2308662001 | 12.0 ppb |