Aluminum
Cross Roads Special Utility District
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
5
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 | 8.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.70 ppb |
| 2019 | 8.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.70 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 10.00 ppb | 2 | 2 | 7.00 ppb - 13.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-11 | Q1823067002 | 8.70 ppb |
| 2019-10-29 | Q1974604006 | 8.70 ppb |
| 2021-03-02 | Q2105308004 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2021-11-30 | Q2133008013 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-22 | Q2209157002 | 13.0 ppb |