Aluminum
Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation
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 | 110.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 110.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 74.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 74.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 270.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 270.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 330.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 330.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 77.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 77.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 280.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 280.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833474006 | 110.0 ppb |
| 2019-05-22 | Q1927983013 | 74.0 ppb |
| 2020-09-03 | Q2035219004 | 270.0 ppb |
| 2021-09-16 | Q2125411002 | 330.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-09 | Q2208205002 | 77.0 ppb |
| 2023-08-02 | Q2331422007 | 280.0 ppb |