Aluminum
City of Bowie
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 | 84.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 84.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 100.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 140.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 140.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 590.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 590.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 210.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 200.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 200.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-05 | Q1822320002 | 84.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-20 | Q1907486003 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-18 | Q2011976002 | 140.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-10 | Q2106369002 | 590.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-07 | Q2207648002 | 210.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-24 | Q2303291005 | 200.0 ppb |