Aluminum
Tannehill Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
10
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 | 8.00 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 16.0 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 3.33 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-22 | 35443839001 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 35443839002 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 35443839001 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 35443839002 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2021-10-27 | B2105843-001 | ND |
| 2021-10-27 | B2105843-002 | ND |
| 2021-10-27 | B2105843-003 | ND |
| 2022-03-08 | B2201020-001 | ND |
| 2022-06-22 | B2202891-001 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2022-09-20 | B2204563-001 | ND |