Vanadium
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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.
19
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.42 ppb | 17 | 17 | 1.000 ppb - 2.10 ppb |
| 2015 | 1.25 ppb | 2 | 2 | 1.000 ppb - 1.50 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-25 | AE38142 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-06-25 | AE38128 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-06-25 | AE38125 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-06-25 | AE38122 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-06-25 | AE38131 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-06-25 | AE38134 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-06-25 | AE38137 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-06-25 | AE38140 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-09-25 | AE50180 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-09-25 | AE50183 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-12-17 | AE60645 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2014-12-17 | AE60648 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-12-17 | AE60351 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-12-17 | AE60345 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-12-17 | AE60636 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2014-12-17 | AE60639 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-12-17 | AE60642 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2015-03-18 | AE68976 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-03-18 | AE68968 | 1.50 ppb |