Vanadium
Sunrise Water Authority
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.
30
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.75 ppb | 11 | 10 | ND - 18.8 ppb |
| 2014 | 3.65 ppb | 19 | 18 | ND - 21.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-28 | 1056382016 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 1056382010 | 5.50 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 1056382004 | 9.90 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 1056382007 | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | 1056382001 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 1056382013 | 18.8 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 1056382019 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 1056382029 | 0.960 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 1056382022 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 1056382024 | 0.970 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 1056382027 | 0.990 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 1068625004 | 0.830 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 1068625009 | 0.870 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 1068625001 | 0.770 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 1068625007 | 0.830 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 2004370015 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 2004370023 | 0.910 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 2004370021 | 0.840 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 2004370025 | 12.9 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 2004370018 | 0.850 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 2004370027 | 21.2 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 2004370012 | 12.8 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 2004370001 | 0.220 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 2004370004 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | 2004370010 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 2004370007 | 7.40 ppb |
| 2014-07-28 | 2020859001 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-07-28 | 2020859008 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-07-28 | 2020859005 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-07-28 | 2020859003 | 1.70 ppb |