Aluminum
City Of Glen Rose
NOTE: City Of Glen Rose purchases water from Somervell County Water District - Wheele which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Somervell County Water District - Wheele.
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 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 Glen Rose purchases water from Somervell County Water District - Wheele which is required to test for aluminum. Sample information shown below was taken by Somervell County Water District - Wheele.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-26 | Q1817130008 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | Q1906633004 | ND |
| 2020-11-03 | Q2042995006 | ND |
| 2021-06-01 | Q2114024006 | ND |
| 2022-02-22 | Q2206240002 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | Q2343452004 | ND |