Aluminum
Belle Chasse Water District
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
8
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 17.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 100.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 70.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 70.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297002 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297002 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446735001 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446735001 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-18 | B2001334-001 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-01 | B2100980-001 | ND |
| 2022-01-13 | B2200184-001 | ND |
| 2023-02-01 | B2300470-001 | 70.0 ppb |