Aluminum
Sevier County Water Association
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
14
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 | 62.5 ppb | 4 | 3 | ND - 130.0 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 30.0 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 60.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 40.0 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 80.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 35.0 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 70.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 95.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 70.0 ppb - 120.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-31 | Y180320008 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2018-02-26 | Y180600047 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | Y181440047 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2018-07-24 | Y182080023 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | Y190240006 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | Y192410031 | ND |
| 2020-01-23 | Y200240005 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2020-08-17 | Y202330047 | ND |
| 2021-02-02 | Y210350036 | 80.0 ppb |
| 2021-08-02 | Y212170042 | ND |
| 2022-01-03 | Y220060002 | ND |
| 2022-07-05 | Y221880171 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-03 | Y230050040 | 120.0 ppb |
| 2023-07-03 | Y231870057 | 70.0 ppb |