Aluminum
NJ American Water - Logan
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 | 45.0 ppb | 4 | 3 | ND - 130.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 2.50 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2020 | 4.38 ppb | 24 | 4 | ND - 40.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 47.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 30.0 ppb - 65.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 3.50 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 7.00 ppb |
| 2023 | 2.99 ppb | 29 | 8 | ND - 30.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 | 38472701 | 20.0 ppb |
| 2018-02-01 | 38473201 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2018-03-14 | 38965201 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2018-07-30 | 18-5175 | ND |
| 2021-03-09 | 53803701 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2021-07-27 | 21-4661 | 65.0 ppb |