Aluminum
What is Aluminum?
Aluminum is a considered a secondary contaminant (not health threatening) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that may result in aesthetic problems, such as color, taste, or odor, in drinking water sources.
What are the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCL) for Aluminum?
The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels are established only as guidelines to help consumers manage undesirable contaminants causing bad taste, odor, or color. The SMCL for Aluminum in drinking water is 0.05 to 0.2 mg/L.
What are the problems associated with Aluminum above the SMCL?
High levels of Aluminum in drinking water sources can cause off-colored water. Long term exposure effects are unknown, and studies have been inconclusive.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Reverse osmosis filtration has been proven most effective at removing Aluminum.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems here:
What is Aluminum?
Aluminum is a considered a secondary contaminant (not health threatening) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that may result in aesthetic problems, such as color, taste, or odor, in drinking water sources.
What are the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCL) for Aluminum?
The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels are established only as guidelines to help consumers manage undesirable contaminants causing bad taste, odor, or color. The SMCL for Aluminum in drinking water is 0.05 to 0.2 mg/L.
What are the problems associated with Aluminum above the SMCL?
High levels of Aluminum in drinking water sources can cause off-colored water. Long term exposure effects are unknown, and studies have been inconclusive.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Reverse osmosis filtration has been proven most effective at removing Aluminum.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems here:
Please note: The contaminant listed above is intended for research and informational purposes only. It is not intended to suggest that the listed contaminant is present in your water supply. Only testing by an accredited lab can identify the presence of contaminants in your water supply.
