Aluminum
Fayette Water Supply Corporation West
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 6.73 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 20.2 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 7.73 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 23.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-19 | AE58975 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | AE58977 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | AE98060 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | AE98061 | 20.2 ppb |
| 2020-02-28 | AF00493 | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | AF98765 | ND |
| 2022-10-12 | AG16758 | ND |
| 2023-03-09 | AG32346 | ND |
| 2023-03-09 | AG32347 | 23.2 ppb |
| 2023-04-04 | AG35298 | ND |