Vanadium
City of Lewiston
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.
12
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 | 1.00 ppb | 12 | 11 | ND - 2.50 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-03614-8598 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-3614-8599 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-03614-8597 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-03614-8596 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 130522003-002 | 0.637 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 130522003-001 | 0.736 ppb |
| 2013-08-14 | 130814066-002 | ND |
| 2013-08-14 | 130814066-001 | 0.625 ppb |
| 2013-08-21 | 130822019-001 | 0.375 ppb |
| 2013-08-21 | 130822019-002 | 0.900 ppb |
| 2013-11-12 | 131112036-002 | 0.580 ppb |
| 2013-11-12 | 131112036-001 | 0.785 ppb |