Aluminum
Leavenworth County Rural Water District 9
NOTE: Leavenworth County Rural Water District 9 purchases water from Suburban Water Company which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Suburban Water Company.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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
NOTE: Leavenworth County Rural Water District 9 purchases water from Suburban Water Company which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Suburban Water Company.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-29 | 1723966 | ND |
| 2021-01-05 | 1729393 | ND |
| 2021-03-15 | 1795335 | ND |