Aluminum
Tra Huntsville Regional Water Supply
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 | 141.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 141.0 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | 27.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 27.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 22.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 22.9 ppb |
| 2022 | 46.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 46.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 39.9 ppb | 1 | 1 | 39.9 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 | AE13954 | 141.0 ppb |
| 2019-02-21 | AE55247 | ND |
| 2020-03-17 | AF03217 | 27.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-02 | AF44805 | 22.9 ppb |
| 2022-03-08 | AF87952 | 46.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-01 | AG31063 | 39.9 ppb |