Vanadium
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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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | 0.521 ppb | 32 | 30 | ND - 1.10 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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2015-03-20 | AE69555 | 0.480 ppb |
2015-03-20 | AE69551 | 0.530 ppb |
2015-03-20 | AE69550 | 0.540 ppb |
2015-03-20 | AE69554 | 0.580 ppb |
2015-03-20 | AE69556 | 0.220 ppb |
2015-03-20 | AE69552 | 0.570 ppb |
2015-03-20 | AE69553 | 0.510 ppb |
2015-03-25 | AE70015 | ND |
2015-03-25 | AE70012 | 0.250 ppb |
2015-03-25 | AE70006 | 0.330 ppb |
2015-03-25 | AE70009 | 0.390 ppb |
2015-03-25 | AE70003 | ND |
2015-03-25 | AE70000 | 0.630 ppb |
2015-03-25 | AE69997 | 0.600 ppb |
2015-06-04 | AE78272 | 0.690 ppb |
2015-06-04 | AE78275 | 1.000 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92725 | 0.470 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92722 | 0.350 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92719 | 0.340 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92698 | 1.10 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92728 | 0.670 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92704 | 0.200 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92708 | 0.830 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92702 | 0.610 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92706 | 0.910 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92700 | 0.660 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92696 | 0.650 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92710 | 0.970 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92716 | 0.470 ppb |
2015-09-16 | AE92713 | 0.250 ppb |
2015-12-11 | AF02244 | 0.370 ppb |
2015-12-11 | AF02220 | 0.500 ppb |