Aluminum
Farmerville Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
21
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 4.29 ppb | 7 | 2 | ND - 20.0 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787005 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787001 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787002 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787003 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787004 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787005 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787004 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787003 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787001 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 35388787002 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 35392914002 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 35392914002 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 35392914001 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 35392914001 | ND |
| 2021-05-19 | B2102312-001 | ND |
| 2021-05-19 | B2102312-002 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2021-05-19 | B2102312-003 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102341-001 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102341-002 | ND |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102341-003 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2021-05-20 | B2102341-004 | ND |