Aluminum
North Hunt Special Utility District
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
4
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 | 53.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 53.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 86.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 86.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 11.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-28 | Q1928750004 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2020-11-23 | Q2046621017 | ND |
| 2022-11-29 | Q2235351010 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-13 | Q2309668016 | ND |