Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Aluminum

El Tanque Water Supply Corporation

Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.

 

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Samples

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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

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Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
201847.2 ppb2228.5 ppb - 65.8 ppb
201928.1 ppb1128.1 ppb
202030.4 ppb1130.4 ppb
202166.9 ppb1166.9 ppb
202260.6 ppb1160.6 ppb
202324.9 ppb1124.9 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