Vanadium
Home Gardens 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.
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
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Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.85 ppb | 79 | 44 | ND - 7.50 ppb |
| 2019 | 3.49 ppb | 80 | 50 | ND - 12.0 ppb |
| 2020 | 3.69 ppb | 86 | 53 | ND - 16.0 ppb |
| 2021 | 3.72 ppb | 86 | 52 | ND - 17.0 ppb |
| 2022 | 4.53 ppb | 77 | 48 | ND - 18.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 4.50 ppb | 64 | 42 | ND - 19.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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
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