Vanadium
West Sound Utility District #1
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.
36
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 | 1.39 ppb | 18 | 11 | ND - 12.0 ppb |
| 2015 | 1.28 ppb | 18 | 7 | ND - 13.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240534AM | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240416AM | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240412AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240400AM | 0.220 ppb |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240477AM | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240418AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250525AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250638AM | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250596AM | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250515AM | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260273AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260271AM | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260302AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260300AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260275AM | 0.960 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260268AM | 0.750 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260313AM | 0.550 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260328AM | 12.0 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180809AM | 3.20 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180707AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180471AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180434AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180569AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180741AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180580AM | 0.350 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180807AM | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190660AM | 0.480 ppb |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190483AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190658AM | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190512AM | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190566AM | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190607AM | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200132AM | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200142AM | 0.560 ppb |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200254AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200243AM | 13.0 ppb |