Aluminum
City of West Tawakoni
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 | 36.1 ppb | 1 | 1 | 36.1 ppb |
| 2019 | 41.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 41.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 12.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 56.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 94.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 94.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 120.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 120.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-08 | AE28123 | 36.1 ppb |
| 2019-03-07 | Q1909951001 | 41.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-17 | Q2011583004 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2021-11-04 | Q2131004004 | 56.0 ppb |
| 2022-12-07 | Q2236661011 | 94.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-24 | Q2319585004 | 120.0 ppb |