Vanadium
MDWASA/REX Utilities
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 | 0.968 ppb | 10 | 10 | 0.640 ppb - 1.80 ppb |
2015 | 0.893 ppb | 10 | 10 | 0.570 ppb - 1.70 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 | Result |
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2014-12-10 | 1.10 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 0.750 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 1.60 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 0.640 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 0.950 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 0.800 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 0.680 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 0.710 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 0.650 ppb |
2014-12-10 | 1.80 ppb |
2015-06-09 | 0.850 ppb |
2015-06-09 | 0.570 ppb |
2015-06-09 | 0.690 ppb |
2015-06-09 | 1.40 ppb |
2015-06-09 | 0.630 ppb |
2015-06-23 | 1.70 ppb |
2015-06-23 | 0.960 ppb |
2015-06-23 | 0.670 ppb |
2015-06-23 | 0.800 ppb |
2015-06-23 | 0.660 ppb |