Aluminum
Wattsville Water Authority
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 2.00 ppb | 3 | 3 | 1.000 ppb - 3.00 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-14 | 1805-00261-1 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 1805-00261-2 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 1805-00261-4 | ND |
| 2021-05-14 | 2105-00311-001 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2021-05-14 | 2105-00311-002 | 3.00 ppb |
| 2021-05-14 | 2105-00311-004 | 2.00 ppb |