Vanadium
North Peninsula
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 | 3.14 ppb | 8 | 4 | ND - 6.71 ppb |
| 2014 | 2.71 ppb | 8 | 4 | ND - 6.83 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-09 | 201304726 | 5.55 ppb |
| 2013-09-09 | 201304736 | 6.38 ppb |
| 2013-09-09 | 201304730 | ND |
| 2013-09-09 | 201304732 | ND |
| 2013-09-09 | 201304734 | 6.71 ppb |
| 2013-09-09 | 201304728 | ND |
| 2013-09-09 | 201304724 | 6.51 ppb |
| 2013-09-09 | 201304722 | ND |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401154 | 5.62 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401160 | 6.50 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401162 | 2.76 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401158 | ND |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401156 | ND |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401148 | ND |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401152 | 6.83 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 201401150 | ND |