Vanadium
Aqua Ohio - Marion
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.689 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.430 ppb - 0.910 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 |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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 |
---|---|---|
2013-03-04 | 201303060547AM | 0.910 ppb |
2013-03-04 | 201303060536AM | 0.900 ppb |
2013-06-24 | 201306250227AM | 0.580 ppb |
2013-06-24 | 201306250225AM | 0.610 ppb |
2013-09-09 | 201309110522AM | 0.840 ppb |
2013-09-09 | 201309110394AM | 0.800 ppb |
2013-12-03 | 201312040834AM | 0.440 ppb |
2013-12-03 | 201312040661AM | 0.430 ppb |