Aluminum
Jonesboro Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
22
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 | 5.27 ppb | 12 | 4 | ND - 23.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 13.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 70.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 18.8 ppb | 6 | 2 | ND - 93.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 10.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-05 | 35378990001 | ND |
| 2018-03-05 | 35378990001 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727001 | 23.0 ppb |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727002 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727003 | 8.60 ppb |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727004 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727004 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727003 | 8.60 ppb |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727001 | 23.0 ppb |
| 2018-08-20 | 35412727002 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 35414189001 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 35414189001 | ND |
| 2019-10-22 | 35507148001 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2019-10-22 | 35507148001 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2020-09-08 | B2004559-001 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-06 | 35624893001 | 93.0 ppb |
| 2021-04-06 | B2101580-001 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | B2101580-003 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | B2101580-004 | ND |
| 2021-04-06 | B2101621-001 | ND |
| 2021-04-29 | B2102091-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2022-11-28 | B2205651-001 | 10.00 ppb |