Aluminum
City of Rusk
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 6.35 ppb | 4 | 4 | 5.10 ppb - 7.60 ppb |
| 2020 | 33.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 33.0 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.15 ppb | 4 | 4 | 5.30 ppb - 6.60 ppb |
| 2023 | 23.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 23.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-09 | Q1972207009 | 6.00 ppb |
| 2019-10-09 | Q1972207010 | 5.10 ppb |
| 2019-10-09 | Q1972207011 | 6.70 ppb |
| 2019-10-09 | Q1972207012 | 7.60 ppb |
| 2020-10-01 | Q2038626028 | 33.0 ppb |
| 2022-10-24 | Q2231983001 | 5.30 ppb |
| 2022-10-24 | Q2231983002 | 6.30 ppb |
| 2022-10-24 | Q2231983003 | 6.40 ppb |
| 2022-10-24 | Q2231983004 | 6.60 ppb |
| 2023-06-28 | Q2325031014 | 23.0 ppb |