Vanadium
City of Deridder Water System
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.
16
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 | 0.800 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.560 ppb - 1.40 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.809 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.420 ppb - 1.30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217013AM | 0.580 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217009AM | 0.590 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217011AM | 0.970 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217015AM | 0.670 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217001AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217005AM | 0.560 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217007AM | 0.660 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | 35117217003AM | 0.970 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963013AM | 0.550 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963011AM | 0.910 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963009AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963001AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963015AM | 0.840 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963007AM | 0.420 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963003AM | 0.850 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35138963005AM | 0.500 ppb |