Aluminum
City of Henrietta
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)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 37.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 37.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 8.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 8.00 ppb |
| 2020 | 49.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 49.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 860.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 860.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 40.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 95.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 95.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-23 | Q1833997005 | 37.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-28 | Q1903915003 | 8.00 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | Q2036545001 | 49.0 ppb |
| 2021-09-15 | Q2125320004 | 860.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-23 | Q2209447002 | 40.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-29 | Q2337347006 | 95.0 ppb |