Aluminium
Aluminium is commonly used in various industries such as construction and production. Aluminium is used in water treatment in the form of aluminium salts in the coagulation process; this can lead to increased concentrations in the finished water.
WHO Limit
0.2mg/l
Symptoms of Aluminium Contamination
Complaints regarding taste and discoloration of water due to excessive aluminium content occur in concentrations between 0.1 and 0.2mg/l. There is insufficient evidence to suggest detrimental health effects due to the levels of aluminium likely to be found in drinking water.
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