Aluminum
New Water Supply Corporation
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
8
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 | 2.60 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 7.80 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 7.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2021 | 2.43 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 7.30 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 8.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-06 | Q1822507010 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | Q1822507011 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | Q1822507012 | 7.80 ppb |
| 2020-11-09 | Q2043745018 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2021-04-15 | Q2109763017 | ND |
| 2021-04-15 | Q2109763018 | ND |
| 2021-04-15 | Q2109763019 | 7.30 ppb |
| 2023-06-15 | Q2322767009 | 8.10 ppb |