Vanadium
City of West Fargo
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.
18
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 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-28 | 702909-8133 | ND |
| 2013-01-28 | 702925-8133 | ND |
| 2013-01-28 | 702929-8133 | ND |
| 2013-01-28 | 702915-8133 | ND |
| 2013-01-28 | 702913-8133 | ND |
| 2013-01-28 | 702904-8133 | ND |
| 2013-01-28 | 702911-8133 | ND |
| 2013-01-28 | 702927-8133 | ND |
| 2013-04-02 | 712432-8904 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733838-9394 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733844-9397 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733836-9394 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733826-9394 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733824-9394 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733830-9394 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733848-9397 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733846-9397 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 733828-9394 | ND |