Vanadium
Ephrata Area Joint 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.
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 | 0.350 ppb | 14 | 10 | ND - 0.840 ppb |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-16 | 201304180537AM | 0.310 ppb |
| 2013-04-16 | 201304180535AM | ND |
| 2013-04-16 | 201304180539AM | 0.520 ppb |
| 2013-04-17 | 201304180546AM | 0.340 ppb |
| 2013-04-17 | 201304180575AM | 0.520 ppb |
| 2013-04-17 | 201304180544AM | 0.290 ppb |
| 2013-08-14 | 201308150406AM | 0.480 ppb |
| 2013-08-14 | 201308150404AM | 0.840 ppb |
| 2013-10-09 | 13100487-03 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 13100487-01 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2013-10-09 | 13100487-06 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2013-10-09 | 13100487-04 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 13100487-05 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 13100487-02 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2014-01-15 | 14010637-01 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 14010637-02 | ND |