Vanadium
Monroe Water System
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.
8
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 | 0.0583 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.350 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-02 | WA97-SE1-13-05101-12103 | ND |
| 2013-04-02 | WA97-SE1-13-05100-12102 | ND |
| 2013-07-11 | WA97-SE2-13-12374-28108 | ND |
| 2013-07-11 | WA97-SE2-13-12374-28107 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE3-13-19499-44291 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE3-13-19499-44290 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2014-01-07 | WA98-SE4-14-00264-653 | ND |
| 2014-01-07 | WA97-SE4-14-00264-653 | ND |