Aluminum
Moccasin Gap_scott 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 | 157.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 157.0 ppb |
| 2019 | 150.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 90.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 80.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 80.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 250.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 250.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 90.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 90.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | E180101216 | 157.0 ppb |
| 2019-03-18 | 9021366-01 | 150.0 ppb |
| 2020-03-04 | 0020388-01 | 90.0 ppb |
| 2021-03-09 | 1020684-01 | 80.0 ppb |
| 2022-03-22 | 2020915-01 | 250.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-28 | 3021528-0B | 90.0 ppb |