Aluminum
Brazosport Water Authority
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 | 30.6 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.6 ppb |
| 2019 | 24.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 24.5 ppb |
| 2020 | 45.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 45.5 ppb |
| 2021 | 29.7 ppb | 1 | 1 | 29.7 ppb |
| 2022 | 20.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.1 ppb |
| 2023 | 20.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 20.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-22 | AE09438 | 30.6 ppb |
| 2019-01-10 | AE49304 | 24.5 ppb |
| 2020-03-17 | AF03215 | 45.5 ppb |
| 2021-01-21 | AF40256 | 29.7 ppb |
| 2022-01-24 | AF81210 | 20.1 ppb |
| 2023-05-15 | AG40414 | 20.1 ppb |