Aluminum
Country Terrace Subdivision
NOTE: Country Terrace Subdivision purchases water from Baytown Area Water Authority which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Baytown Area Water Authority.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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
NOTE: Country Terrace Subdivision purchases water from Baytown Area Water Authority which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Baytown Area Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | AE13215 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | AE49494 | ND |
| 2020-03-16 | AF02872 | ND |
| 2021-01-12 | AF38753 | ND |
| 2021-09-27 | AF71186 | ND |
| 2022-01-12 | AF79873 | ND |
| 2022-01-12 | AF79874 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | AG24316 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | AG24317 | ND |