Aluminum
Rocky Mount, Town of
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 | 9.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.00 ppb |
| 2019 | 9.00 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.00 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 7.70 ppb | 1 | 1 | 7.70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-23 | 18012393-03A | 9.00 ppb |
| 2019-03-12 | 19031635-03A | 9.00 ppb |
| 2020-02-24 | 7319002004 | ND |
| 2021-02-08 | 7359793004_460148 | ND |
| 2022-01-12 | 73105905004MET | ND |
| 2023-01-04 | 30551829004MET | 7.70 ppb |