Aluminum
Slc Water Supply Corporation
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 | 7.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 7.20 ppb |
| 2019 | 84.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 84.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 30.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 6.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 6.70 ppb |
| 2022 | 6.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 6.30 ppb |
| 2023 | 7.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 7.30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | Q1808380006 | 7.20 ppb |
| 2019-03-06 | Q1909677007 | 84.0 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | Q2006930002 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-23 | Q2107421002 | 6.70 ppb |
| 2022-03-30 | Q2209974002 | 6.30 ppb |
| 2023-03-08 | Q2309138005 | 7.30 ppb |