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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.

 

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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

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Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20182.85 ppb7944ND - 7.50 ppb
20193.49 ppb8050ND - 12.0 ppb
20203.69 ppb8653ND - 16.0 ppb
20213.72 ppb8652ND - 17.0 ppb
20224.53 ppb7748ND - 18.0 ppb
20234.50 ppb6442ND - 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

Date Lab ID Result