Vanadium
Regional Water Authority
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.
36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.657 ppb | 36 | 33 | ND - 1.50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679027AM | 0.260 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679025AM | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679013AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679023AM | 0.340 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679011AM | 0.900 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679016AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679029AM | 0.250 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679037AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679033AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679035AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679005AM | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679017AM | 0.360 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679001AM | 0.980 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679039AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679019AM | 0.320 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679007AM | 0.310 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679021AM | 0.320 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679009AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679031AM | 0.250 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123679003AM | 0.930 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 35135837001AM | 0.260 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 35135837003AM | 0.290 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 35135837007AM | 0.900 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 35135837009AM | 0.280 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 35135837005AM | 0.950 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 35135837011AM | 0.270 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 35136068003AM | 0.360 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 35136068001AM | 0.410 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262005 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262003 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262006 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262007 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262008 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262001 | 0.230 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262002 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 2036262004 | 0.260 ppb |