Aluminum
City of Springtown
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
8
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 | 51.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 51.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 32.7 ppb | 2 | 2 | 7.40 ppb - 58.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 30.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 55.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 55.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 36.0 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 72.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 58.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 58.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-15 | Q1806664005 | 51.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | Q1903072001 | 58.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | Q1903072002 | 7.40 ppb |
| 2020-02-10 | Q2005242002 | 30.0 ppb |
| 2021-02-03 | Q2103311005 | 55.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-26 | Q2202765002 | 72.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-26 | Q2202765005 | ND |
| 2023-01-23 | Q2303078005 | 58.0 ppb |