Vanadium
CTWC - Unionville System
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.
16
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.313 ppb | 8 | 3 | ND - 1.90 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.230 ppb | 8 | 3 | ND - 1.10 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 |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-26 | 201308270311AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-08-26 | 201308270171AM | 0.310 ppb |
| 2013-08-26 | 201308270191AM | 0.290 ppb |
| 2013-08-26 | 201308270257AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 201308270259AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 201308270314AM | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 201311190136AM | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 201311190093AM | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130401AM | 0.240 ppb |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130345AM | 0.500 ppb |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130399AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130387AM | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130354AM | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130347AM | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 201405150199AM | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 201405150130AM | ND |