Aluminum
West Wise Special Utility District
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 | 56.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 60.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 44.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 44.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 60.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 38.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 38.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 66.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 66.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | Q1808237002 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-06 | Q1905470006 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2020-09-14 | Q2036296003 | 44.0 ppb |
| 2021-08-11 | Q2121368004 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2022-09-08 | Q2226812008 | 38.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-14 | Q2305750007 | 66.0 ppb |