National Drinking Water Database
Aluminum in Virginia
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations.
The Most Polluted Communities in Virginia
220 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 | Selma Estates VA | 25 | 1 of 1 | 170000 ppb (170000 ppb) |
| 2 | Tyson Hills Subdivision Roanoke, VA | 40 | 1 of 1 | 168000 ppb (168000 ppb) |
| 3 | Radford Army Ammunition Plant - 419 Radford, VA | 1,380 | 2 of 2 | 143000 ppb (142000 to 144000 ppb) |
| 4 | Town of Richlands Richlands, VA | 4,144 | 4 of 4 | 135000 ppb (110000 to 150000 ppb) |
| 5 | Montvale Water, Inc. Montvale, VA | 725 | 1 of 1 | 123000 ppb (123000 ppb) |
| 6 | Town of Amherst Amherst, VA | 5,076 | 3 of 3 | 119000 ppb (75000 to 145000 ppb) |
| 7 | Wayside Acres Subdivision # 1 Danville, VA | 56 | 1 of 1 | 117000 ppb (117000 ppb) |
| 8 | Twin Boulders Subdivision Roanoke, VA | 90 | 1 of 1 | 116000 ppb (116000 ppb) |
| 9 | Duffield_scott Co Psa Weber City, VA | 2,000 | 2 of 2 | 115000 ppb (110000 to 120000 ppb) |
| 10 | Park Place Moneta, VA | 480 | 1 of 1 | 113000 ppb (113000 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 Virginia
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Virginia