Vanadium
Summit Water & Supply Company
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 | 1.97 ppb | 12 | 12 | 1.70 ppb - 2.40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-22 | 201304230086AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2013-04-22 | 201304230081AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2013-04-22 | 201304230172AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2013-04-22 | 201304230062AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2013-04-22 | 201304230192AM | 2.40 ppb |
| 2013-04-22 | 201304230168AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 201310300090AM | 2.40 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 201310300050AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 201310300086AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 201310300046AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 201310300098AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2013-10-29 | 201310300088AM | 1.80 ppb |