Aluminum
Jackson Water Supply Corporation
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 | 13.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 6.00 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 11.0 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 39.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 39.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 6.97 ppb | 3 | 3 | 5.50 ppb - 9.30 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-05 | Q1849735010 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2019-06-04 | Q1931259004 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | Q1931259005 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2019-06-04 | Q1931259006 | 7.00 ppb |
| 2021-01-20 | Q2101457014 | 39.0 ppb |
| 2022-04-05 | Q2210384001 | 9.30 ppb |
| 2022-04-05 | Q2210384002 | 6.10 ppb |
| 2022-07-25 | Q2220978006 | 5.50 ppb |