National Drinking Water Database
Aluminum in Alabama
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations.
The Most Polluted Communities in Alabama
162 water utilities reported detecting Aluminum in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Aluminum level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Central Baldwin County Water & Fpa Robertsdale, AL | 3,198 | 1 of 1 | 785 ppb (785 ppb) |
| 2 | Coker Water Authority Coker, AL | 3,780 | 1 of 1 | 483 ppb (483 ppb) |
| 3 | Reform Water & Sewer Board Reform, AL | 3,000 | 1 of 1 | 475.5 ppb (475.5 ppb) |
| 4 | Clay County Water Authority Lineville, AL | 990 | 2 of 2 | 467 ppb (234 to 700 ppb) |
| 5 | Goodwater Utilities Board Goodwater, AL | 2,370 | 1 of 1 | 462 ppb (462 ppb) |
| 6 | Sulligent Water Works Sulligent, AL | 2,670 | 1 of 1 | 400.5 ppb (400.5 ppb) |
| 7 | Winfield Water Works & Sewer Board Winfield, AL | 9,000 | 2 of 2 | 366.33 ppb (357 to 375.67 ppb) |
| 8 | Marion Water Department Marion, AL | 4,323 | 1 of 1 | 340 ppb (340 ppb) |
| 9 | York Water System/City of York York, AL | 3,708 | 2 of 2 | 334 ppb (192 to 476 ppb) |
| 10 | Upper Bear Creek Water Authority Haleyville, AL | 100 | 2 of 2 | 316 ppb (303 to 329 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Aluminum
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations | A National Secondary Drinking Water Regulation is a non-enforceable guideline regarding contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color). Some states choose to adopt them as enforceable standards. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 200 ppb |
| California Public Health Goals | Defined by the State of California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) as the level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. For acutely toxic substances, levels are set at which scientific evidence indicates that no known or anticipated adverse effects on health will occur, plus an adequate margin-of safety. PHGs for carcinogens or other substances which can cause chronic disease shall be based solely on health effects without regard to cost impacts and shall be set at levels which OEHHA has determined do not pose any significant risk to health. | 600 ppb |
Violation Summary for Aluminum in Alabama
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Alabama