Vanadium
City of Victoria
Vanadium is a metal used in steels and other alloys. People are commonly exposed to vanadium in water and food. Excessive exposure can be toxic during pregnancy and childhood.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.592 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.342 ppb - 1.00 ppb |
2014 | 0.108 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.216 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 21 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 21 ppb for vanadium was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against change in blood chemistry.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2013-05-14 | 719547-8989 | 0.342 ppb |
2013-05-14 | 719545-8989 | 0.449 ppb |
2013-08-27 | 740452-9601 | 1.00 ppb |
2013-08-27 | 740450-9601 | 0.814 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 759878-10381 | 0.557 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 759876-10381 | 0.385 ppb |
2014-02-11 | 770206-10752 | 0.216 ppb |
2014-02-11 | 770204-10752 | ND |