Vanadium
Ashland Water Department
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 | 0.655 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.580 ppb - 0.730 ppb |
2014 | 0.583 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.490 ppb - 0.700 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 |
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2013-11-06 | A3J1822-01A | 0.580 ppb |
2013-11-06 | A3J1822-03A | 0.730 ppb |
2014-02-05 | A4A1584-01A | 0.530 ppb |
2014-02-05 | A4A1584-03A | 0.560 ppb |
2014-05-07 | A4C2285-03A | 0.560 ppb |
2014-05-07 | A4C2285-01A | 0.490 ppb |
2014-08-06 | A4G1968-03A | 0.700 ppb |
2014-08-06 | A4G1968-01A | 0.660 ppb |