Vanadium
PUD #1 of Asotin County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.05 ppb | 12 | 11 | ND - 4.28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-003 | 1.72 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-004 | 3.99 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-006 | 1.21 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-005 | 1.48 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-001 | 3.81 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-002 | 1.42 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-003 | ND |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-004 | 3.32 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-005 | 1.15 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-006 | 1.12 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-001 | 4.28 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-002 | 1.15 ppb |