Aluminum
Westside Rural 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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 6.33 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 19.0 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 2.20 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 6.60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-30 | Q1843596010 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | Q1920849012 | 19.0 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | Q1920849013 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | Q1920849014 | ND |
| 2021-01-25 | Q2101699025 | ND |
| 2022-11-10 | Q2233973013 | 6.60 ppb |
| 2022-11-10 | Q2233973014 | ND |
| 2022-11-10 | Q2233973015 | ND |