Aluminum
East Feliciana Rural Water
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 | 20.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 53.3 ppb | 3 | 3 | 10.00 ppb - 130.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 10.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 10.00 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-30 | B1805158-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-10-30 | B1805158-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2019-10-22 | B1904715-001 | ND |
| 2019-10-22 | B1904715-001 | ND |
| 2020-02-10 | B2000620-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2020-07-29 | B2003784-001 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2020-10-27 | B2005753-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-08-18 | B2103859-001 | ND |
| 2023-09-18 | B2303961-001 | 10.00 ppb |