Aluminum
Sand Flat Water Supply Corporation
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 180.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 180.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 21.5 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 43.0 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 66.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 66.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 60.0 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 120.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-22 | Q1958681009 | 180.0 ppb |
| 2020-06-11 | Q2023583009 | 43.0 ppb |
| 2020-06-11 | Q2023583010 | ND |
| 2022-05-19 | Q2214818010 | 66.0 ppb |
| 2023-06-01 | Q2320545011 | 120.0 ppb |
| 2023-06-01 | Q2320545012 | ND |