Vanadium
Bennington Water Department
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.
12
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 | 1.08 ppb | 12 | 10 | ND - 1.89 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-19 | 705973-8375 | 0.941 ppb |
| 2013-02-19 | 705971-8375 | 1.13 ppb |
| 2013-02-19 | 705979-8375 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | 705929-8312 | 1.64 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 720764-9080 | 1.18 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 720762-9080 | 1.61 ppb |
| 2013-08-12 | 736882-9537 | 1.08 ppb |
| 2013-08-12 | 736884-9537 | 1.89 ppb |
| 2013-08-12 | 736907-9537 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736890-9537 | 1.31 ppb |
| 2013-11-12 | 758263-10317 | 0.849 ppb |
| 2013-11-12 | 758261-10317 | 1.33 ppb |