Aluminum
Bossier City Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
9
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 35.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 35.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 110.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 110.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 100.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 50.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 50.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-23 | 35370031001 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 35370031001 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 35450969001 | 35.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-25 | 35450969001 | 35.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-16 | B2001325-001 | 110.0 ppb |
| 2021-02-03 | B2100503-001 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | B2200402-001 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-30 | B2300432-001 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-15 | B2303700-001 | 50.0 ppb |