Aluminum
Loop 360 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 | 64.6 ppb | 1 | 1 | 64.6 ppb |
| 2019 | 83.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 83.2 ppb |
| 2020 | 57.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 57.5 ppb |
| 2021 | 91.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 91.2 ppb |
| 2022 | 97.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 97.9 ppb |
| 2023 | 93.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 93.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-07 | AE17214 | 64.6 ppb |
| 2019-06-07 | AE69377 | 83.2 ppb |
| 2020-03-04 | AF01054 | 57.5 ppb |
| 2021-08-10 | AF65526 | 91.2 ppb |
| 2022-08-03 | AG07514 | 97.9 ppb |
| 2023-05-09 | AG39662 | 93.4 ppb |