Vanadium
Springfield Utility Board
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.
24
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 | 2.89 ppb | 24 | 24 | 0.910 ppb - 4.80 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-18 | 3C19030-04A | 3.10 ppb |
| 2013-03-18 | 3C19030-03A | 3.10 ppb |
| 2013-03-18 | 3C19030-02A | 1.50 ppb |
| 2013-03-18 | 3C19030-01A | 2.40 ppb |
| 2013-06-26 | 3F27042-02A | 4.10 ppb |
| 2013-06-26 | 3F27042-01A | 4.80 ppb |
| 2013-06-26 | 3F27042-06A | 1.60 ppb |
| 2013-06-26 | 3F27042-03A | 2.60 ppb |
| 2013-06-26 | 3F27042-07A | 2.00 ppb |
| 2013-06-26 | 3F27042-04A | 3.80 ppb |
| 2013-07-15 | 3G16001-03A | 3.90 ppb |
| 2013-07-15 | 3G16001-01A | 3.90 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 3I25044-07A | 3.60 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 3I25044-03A | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 3I25044-01A | 1.20 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 3I25044-11A | 1.70 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 3I25044-09A | 3.60 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | 3I25044-05A | 3.70 ppb |
| 2013-12-17 | 3L19023-05A | 4.10 ppb |
| 2013-12-17 | 3L19023-03A | 2.40 ppb |
| 2013-12-17 | 3L19023-01A | 0.910 ppb |
| 2013-12-17 | 3L19023-11A | 1.50 ppb |
| 2013-12-17 | 3L19023-07A | 3.70 ppb |
| 2013-12-17 | 3L19023-09A | 4.30 ppb |