Aluminum
Pulaski County Public Service Authority
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 | 79.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 79.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 16.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 43.4 ppb | 1 | 1 | 43.4 ppb |
| 2021 | 114.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 114.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 12.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 23.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 23.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-19 | 18012158-01A | 79.0 ppb |
| 2019-01-18 | 19012196-02A | 16.0 ppb |
| 2020-01-16 | 7315018006 | 43.4 ppb |
| 2021-01-15 | 7357318005_460148 | 114.0 ppb |
| 2022-01-20 | 810-13072-1 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-17 | 810-50890-A-1-B | 23.0 ppb |