Aluminum
City of Lyford
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 | 193.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 193.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 59.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 59.1 ppb |
| 2020 | 39.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 39.1 ppb |
| 2021 | 39.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 39.4 ppb |
| 2022 | 37.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 37.9 ppb |
| 2023 | 235.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 235.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-23 | AE15311 | 193.0 ppb |
| 2019-04-01 | AE60614 | 59.1 ppb |
| 2020-05-08 | AF10309 | 39.1 ppb |
| 2021-01-29 | AF41814 | 39.4 ppb |
| 2022-04-21 | AF93980 | 37.9 ppb |
| 2023-01-17 | AG24617 | 235.0 ppb |