Aluminum
Hidalgo County Municipal Utility District 1
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 | 74.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 74.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 30.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.2 ppb |
| 2020 | 59.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 59.4 ppb |
| 2021 | 48.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 48.4 ppb |
| 2022 | 76.2 ppb | 1 | 1 | 76.2 ppb |
| 2023 | 33.3 ppb | 1 | 1 | 33.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-16 | AE26698 | 74.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-16 | AE50044 | 30.2 ppb |
| 2020-05-20 | AF12304 | 59.4 ppb |
| 2021-11-10 | AF76323 | 48.4 ppb |
| 2022-07-26 | AG06314 | 76.2 ppb |
| 2023-03-22 | AG33743 | 33.3 ppb |