Aluminum
MO American Garden City
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
6
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 | 12.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 12.2 ppb |
| 2019 | 17.6 ppb | 1 | 1 | 17.6 ppb |
| 2020 | 342.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 342.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 20.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-20 | AD14427 | 12.2 ppb |
| 2019-02-25 | AD39530 | 17.6 ppb |
| 2020-02-26 | 2001264 | 342.0 ppb |
| 2021-02-23 | 2100393 | ND |
| 2022-02-15 | 57863901 | ND |
| 2023-02-15 | 62122301 | 20.0 ppb |