Aluminum
Tensas Water District Association
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
9
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 | 79.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 79.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 13.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 70.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 530.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 530.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 50.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 35.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 20.0 ppb - 50.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-08 | 35367824002 | 79.0 ppb |
| 2018-01-08 | 35367824002 | 79.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-14 | 35442603003 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-14 | 35442603003 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-06 | B2000114-001 | 70.0 ppb |
| 2021-01-18 | B2100154-001 | 530.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-18 | B2200299-001 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-06 | B2300559-001 | 50.0 ppb |
| 2023-11-07 | B2304934-001 | 20.0 ppb |