Aluminum
Wedowee Water, Sewer, & Gas Board
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 33.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 33.5 ppb |
| 2021 | 40.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 40.5 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 35.3 ppb | 1 | 1 | 35.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-17 | 177948-01AINO | ND |
| 2019-03-20 | 188565-01INO | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | 200962-01INO | 33.5 ppb |
| 2021-02-17 | 213121-01INO | 40.5 ppb |
| 2022-07-20 | 307375-01INO | ND |
| 2023-07-05 | 319504-01INO | 35.3 ppb |