Aluminum
Southwest Ouachita Waterworks Inc.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
12
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 | 5.00 ppb | 6 | 2 | ND - 20.0 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | 46.7 ppb | 6 | 5 | ND - 220.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-01 | B2002676-001 | ND |
| 2020-06-01 | B2002676-002 | ND |
| 2020-06-01 | B2002676-003 | ND |
| 2020-10-06 | B2005289-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2020-10-06 | B2005289-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2020-10-06 | B2005289-003 | ND |
| 2023-09-12 | B2303793-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-09-12 | B2303793-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-09-12 | B2303793-003 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2023-09-12 | B2303793-004 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2023-09-12 | B2303793-005 | 220.0 ppb |
| 2023-09-12 | B2303793-006 | ND |