Aluminum
Port Sulphur Water District
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
16
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 | 20.5 ppb | 4 | 4 | 13.0 ppb - 28.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 75.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 60.0 ppb - 90.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 30.0 ppb | 4 | 3 | ND - 100.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 59.5 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 170.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 10.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297001 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446733001 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446733001 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2019-05-30 | 35472024001 | 28.0 ppb |
| 2019-05-30 | 35472024001 | 28.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-10 | B2001266-001 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-18 | B2001333-001 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-01 | B2100978-001 | ND |
| 2021-03-01 | B2100979-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-09-13 | B2104483-001 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2021-10-26 | B2105733-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022-01-13 | B2200183-001 | ND |
| 2022-09-28 | B2204782-001 | 170.0 ppb |
| 2022-12-19 | 35767946001 | 8.50 ppb |
| 2023-02-01 | B2300469-001 | 10.00 ppb |