Aluminum
Essex Fells Water Department
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
7
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 9.53 ppb | 15 | 4 | ND - 103.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 2.65 ppb | 21 | 4 | ND - 20.0 ppb |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 2.97 ppb | 16 | 2 | ND - 27.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-21 | 2333908001 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 2333908003 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 2333908002 | ND |
| 2021-05-18 | 21051741-001 | ND |
| 2021-05-18 | 21051741-003 | ND |
| 2021-05-18 | 21051741-002 | ND |
| 2022-05-17 | 220516012-001 | ND |