Vanadium
Hardin County Water District #1
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 | 0.424 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.300 ppb - 0.555 ppb |
2015 | 0.388 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.381 ppb - 0.395 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 | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-04-23 | 4040293-01A | 0.460 ppb |
2014-04-23 | 4040293-03A | 0.300 ppb |
2014-07-15 | 4070968-01A | 0.549 ppb |
2014-07-15 | 4070968-03A | 0.555 ppb |
2014-10-21 | 4100775-01A | 0.310 ppb |
2014-10-21 | 4100775-03A | 0.368 ppb |
2015-01-20 | 5010181-03A | 0.395 ppb |
2015-01-20 | 5010181-01A | 0.381 ppb |