Aluminum
Tryon Road Special Utility District
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 | 160.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 160.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 130.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 145.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 140.0 ppb - 150.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 210.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 87.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 87.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 150.0 ppb | 2 | 2 | 150.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-21 | Q1911930006 | 130.0 ppb |
| 2020-05-26 | Q2020608021 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2020-05-26 | Q2020608022 | 140.0 ppb |
| 2022-10-24 | Q2231972008 | 87.0 ppb |
| 2023-07-19 | Q2328456004 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-10 | Q2333267007 | 150.0 ppb |