Vanadium
City of Renton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.710 ppb | 8 | 7 | ND - 1.70 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.758 ppb | 8 | 6 | ND - 1.70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452007AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452011AM | 0.740 ppb |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452013AM | 0.560 ppb |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452009AM | 0.700 ppb |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452015AM | 0.670 ppb |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452005AM | 0.610 ppb |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452001AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452003AM | 0.700 ppb |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286007AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286013AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286015AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286011AM | 0.980 ppb |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286009AM | 0.680 ppb |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286001AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286005AM | 0.530 ppb |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286003AM | 0.570 ppb |