Aluminum
City of Toyah
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)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 45.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 45.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 18.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 8.90 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.90 ppb |
| 2022 | 340.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 340.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 660.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 660.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-25 | Q1803183003 | 45.0 ppb |
| 2019-05-02 | Q1918340010 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2020-06-04 | Q2022390003 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-15 | Q2106894003 | 8.90 ppb |
| 2022-02-07 | Q2204390002 | 340.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-06 | Q2304369006 | 660.0 ppb |