Vanadium
City of Pocatello
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.
14
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 | 1.60 ppb | 10 | 10 | 1.31 ppb - 2.24 ppb |
| 2014 | 1.57 ppb | 4 | 4 | 1.16 ppb - 2.16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-08 | 130513025-004 | 1.66 ppb |
| 2013-05-08 | 130513025-006 | 1.46 ppb |
| 2013-05-08 | 130513025-007 | 1.56 ppb |
| 2013-05-08 | 130513025-005 | 1.76 ppb |
| 2013-05-08 | 130513025-001 | 1.31 ppb |
| 2013-05-08 | 130513025-003 | 2.24 ppb |
| 2013-05-08 | 130513025-002 | 1.49 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 131120001-005 | 1.66 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 131120001-007 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 131120001-006 | 1.45 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 140515036-004 | 1.49 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 140515036-002 | 1.47 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 140515036-001 | 1.16 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 140515036-003 | 2.16 ppb |