Aluminum
Altoona Waterworks
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-13 | 1222105 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222112 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222111 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222108 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222109 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222106 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222113 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222107 | ND |
| 2020-10-13 | 1222110 | ND |
| 2023-01-25 | CB00795-01 | ND |
| 2023-01-26 | CB00861-01 | ND |