Aluminum
Elkins City Of
Aluminum is a metal released from metal refineries and mining operations. Too much aluminum exposure can impair children's brain development.
7
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
7
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 3,770.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3,770.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 2,070.0 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2,070.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 1,680.0 ppb | 5 | 5 | 1,340.0 ppb - 1,970.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-10 | 7398025004 | 3,770.0 ppb |
| 2022-12-07 | 30544656001 | 2,070.0 ppb |
| 2023-01-11 | 30553460001 | 1,450.0 ppb |
| 2023-02-08 | 30560833001 | 1,970.0 ppb |
| 2023-03-08 | 30568518001 | 1,340.0 ppb |
| 2023-05-10 | 30586516001 | 1,860.0 ppb |
| 2023-06-07 | 30594168001 | 1,780.0 ppb |