Aluminum
N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North
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 | 60.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 28.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 28.5 ppb |
| 2020 | 77.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 77.4 ppb |
| 2021 | 38.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 38.1 ppb |
| 2022 | 26.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 26.4 ppb |
| 2023 | 37.3 ppb | 1 | 1 | 37.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-10 | AB33479 | 60.0 ppb |
| 2019-08-20 | AB43152 | 28.5 ppb |
| 2020-08-03 | AB51699 | 77.4 ppb |
| 2021-07-07 | 1070227-01 | 38.1 ppb |
| 2022-08-01 | 2080026-01 | 26.4 ppb |
| 2023-08-01 | 23H0009-01 | 37.3 ppb |