Aluminum
Augusta Regional Water Treatment Plant
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 | 90.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 150.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 50.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 30.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 20.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 40.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 40.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-07 | 201802574001 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-13 | 201903280001 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-04 | 202002705001 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-30 | 1032162-01 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-08 | 2032139-01 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-07 | 3031867-01 | 40.0 ppb |