Aluminum
Fouke 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 | 53.6 ppb | 1 | 1 | 53.6 ppb |
| 2019 | 7.07 ppb | 3 | 3 | 5.20 ppb - 8.20 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 39.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 39.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 4.67 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 7.90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-16 | AE28132 | 53.6 ppb |
| 2019-06-06 | Q1932560002 | 7.80 ppb |
| 2019-06-06 | Q1932560003 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2019-06-06 | Q1932560004 | 8.20 ppb |
| 2021-01-25 | Q2101631013 | 39.0 ppb |
| 2022-10-12 | Q2230969013 | 6.10 ppb |
| 2022-10-12 | Q2230969014 | ND |
| 2022-10-12 | Q2230969015 | 7.90 ppb |