National Drinking Water Database
Aluminum in Texas
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations.
The Most Polluted Communities in Texas
659 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 | New Horizons Ranch & Center Goldthwaite, TX | 150 | 2 of 2 | 4193 ppb (116 to 8270 ppb) |
| 2 | Walnut Creek Estates Pampa, TX | 100 | 1 of 1 | 2350 ppb (2350 ppb) |
| 3 | Danny Boy Mobile Home Park Canutillo, TX | 72 | 1 of 2 | 2255 ppb (0 to 4510 ppb) |
| 4 | City of Weslaco Mercedes, TX | 2,472 | 2 of 2 | 1887.75 ppb (85.5 to 3690 ppb) |
| 5 | Pendleton Utility Corp Marshall, TX | 612 | 4 of 4 | 1842 ppb (548 to 2530 ppb) |
| 6 | Oak Ridge Water System Gainesville, TX | 306 | 1 of 1 | 1530 ppb (1530 ppb) |
| 7 | City of Midland Midland, TX | 98,045 | 1 of 2 | 1025 ppb (0 to 2050 ppb) |
| 8 | Dialville Oakland Wsc Rusk, TX | 600 | 2 of 2 | 902.5 ppb (872 to 933 ppb) |
| 9 | Jones Creek Terrace Freeport, TX | 900 | 1 of 2 | 770 ppb (0 to 1540 ppb) |
| 10 | Carson Ranch Houston, TX | 25 | 1 of 2 | 745 ppb (0 to 1490 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 Texas
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Texas