Vanadium
Palatine
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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2013 | 0.282 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.238 ppb - 0.328 ppb |
2014 | 0.243 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.226 ppb - 0.260 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 |
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 | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-08-20 | 739209-9591 | 0.328 ppb |
2013-08-20 | 739211-9591 | 0.321 ppb |
2013-11-12 | 758611-10317 | 0.239 ppb |
2013-11-12 | 758613-10317 | 0.238 ppb |
2014-02-17 | 771171-10795 | 0.260 ppb |
2014-02-17 | 771169-10795 | 0.242 ppb |
2014-05-13 | 788656-11371 | 0.226 ppb |
2014-05-13 | 788654-11371 | 0.245 ppb |