Aluminum
City of Gladewater
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 | 17.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 16.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 260.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 260.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 180.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 180.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 14.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 14.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-09 | Q1800843002 | 17.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-14 | Q1906941002 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2020-06-15 | Q2023824001 | 260.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-18 | Q2107123002 | 180.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-25 | Q2202502002 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-04 | Q2300567003 | 14.0 ppb |