Aluminum
City of Moody
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation.
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 28.5 ppb | 1 | 1 | 28.5 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-10 | AE25855 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67583 | 28.5 ppb |
| 2020-05-27 | AF12722 | ND |
| 2021-06-02 | AF56164 | ND |
| 2022-05-26 | AF98611 | ND |
| 2023-05-25 | AG42056 | ND |