Vanadium
Alexander County Water District
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 |
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2014 | 0.405 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.260 ppb - 0.580 ppb |
2015 | 0.165 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.370 ppb |
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 |
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2014-09-02 | 35153282001AM | 0.580 ppb |
2014-09-02 | 35153282003AM | 0.520 ppb |
2014-12-15 | 35168099001AM | 0.260 ppb |
2014-12-15 | 35168099003AM | 0.260 ppb |
2015-03-11 | 35179707003AM | ND |
2015-03-11 | 35179707001AM | ND |
2015-06-02 | 35191193003AM | 0.290 ppb |
2015-06-02 | 35191193001AM | 0.370 ppb |