Aluminum
Tallulah Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
50
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
2
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 61.1 ppb | 14 | 6 | ND - 210.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 15.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 133.0 ppb | 10 | 10 | 20.0 ppb - 220.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 50.0 ppb | 6 | 5 | ND - 90.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 30.0 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 50.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 223.3 ppb | 15 | 15 | 20.0 ppb - 720.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-22 | 35400056001 | 170.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-22 | 35400056001 | 170.0 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419847001 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419847001 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078002 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078003 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078004 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078005 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078005 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078002 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078003 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 35426078004 | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | 35429984007 | 48.0 ppb |
| 2018-11-05 | 35429984007 | 48.0 ppb |
| 2019-10-04 | 35502824005 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2019-10-04 | 35502824005 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-27 | B2000349-004 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-27 | B2000349-003 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-27 | B2000349-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-27 | B2000349-001 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-14 | B2001781-005 | 190.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-14 | B2001781-003 | 220.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-14 | B2001781-002 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-14 | B2001781-001 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2020-04-14 | B2001781-004 | 200.0 ppb |
| 2020-11-10 | B2006047-001 | 160.0 ppb |
| 2021-01-05 | B2100120-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-05-07 | B2102243-001 | ND |
| 2021-11-01 | B2105867-001 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021-11-01 | B2105867-002 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2021-11-01 | B2105867-003 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2021-11-01 | B2105867-004 | 80.0 ppb |
| 2022-02-15 | B2200667-001 | ND |
| 2022-04-07 | B2201818-001 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2022-12-06 | B2205818-001 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-04 | B2300170-001 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-17 | B2301148-002 | 630.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-17 | B2301292-001 | 230.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-17 | B2301670-001 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2023-04-17 | B2301670-002 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2023-07-17 | B2302897-001 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-07-17 | B2302897-002 | 160.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-02 | B2304279-001 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-02 | B2304279-002 | 80.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-03 | B2304276-001 | 240.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-03 | B2304276-002 | 110.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-10 | B2304363-001 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-19 | B2304528-002 | 280.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-19 | B2304528-003 | 440.0 ppb |
| 2023-10-19 | B2304528-001 | 720.0 ppb |