Aluminum
City of Rochester
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
2
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 | 26.4 ppb | 4 | 4 | 6.90 ppb - 36.3 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 11.2 ppb | 4 | 4 | 6.80 ppb - 13.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 13.6 ppb | 4 | 4 | 6.90 ppb - 23.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 5.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 5.80 ppb |
| 2023 | 22.3 ppb | 3 | 3 | 8.80 ppb - 32.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-05 | Q1909201001 | ND |
| 2022-03-02 | Q2207241001 | 5.80 ppb |