Aluminum
Ruston 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 2.08 ppb | 12 | 1 | ND - 25.0 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 3.00 ppb | 10 | 3 | ND - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-06 | B2000117-001 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-008 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-001 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-002 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-003 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-004 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-005 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-006 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | B2000162-007 | ND |
| 2020-06-22 | 35558556001 | 25.0 ppb |
| 2020-06-22 | 35558556002 | ND |
| 2020-12-08 | B2006533-001 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | B2300832-001 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | B2300832-002 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | B2300832-003 | ND |
| 2023-02-27 | B2300832-004 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-02-27 | B2300832-005 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | B2300980-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-03-06 | B2300980-002 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-03-06 | B2300980-003 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | B2300980-004 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | B2300980-005 | ND |