Aluminum
Harpersville Water Board
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
3
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 7.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 0.300 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.300 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-16 | 1808-00270-002 | ND |
| 2021-08-09 | 2108-00144-001 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2023-09-19 | 2309-00313-001 | 0.300 ppb |