Aluminum
Port Mansfield Public Utility District
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
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 63.7 ppb | 6 | 6 | 34.3 ppb - 121.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 57.1 ppb | 6 | 6 | 39.5 ppb - 80.8 ppb |
| 2020 | 41.7 ppb | 7 | 5 | ND - 73.5 ppb |
| 2021 | 38.4 ppb | 6 | 5 | ND - 59.6 ppb |
| 2022 | 69.5 ppb | 6 | 6 | 38.6 ppb - 149.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 36.3 ppb | 7 | 5 | ND - 77.0 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
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