Aluminum
Town North Village Water System
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
5
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 | 80.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 73.0 ppb - 88.0 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 14.7 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 29.0 ppb |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-12 | Q1836236001 | 88.0 ppb |
| 2018-09-12 | Q1836236008 | 73.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-10 | Q2106385001 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2021-08-10 | Q2121174008 | 29.0 ppb |
| 2021-10-20 | Q2129608002 | ND |