Vanadium
Glasgow Water 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | 0.496 ppb | 12 | 12 | 0.280 ppb - 0.769 ppb |
2014 | 0.143 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.372 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 |
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 |
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2013-05-22 | 3050695-05A | 0.572 ppb |
2013-05-22 | 3050695-03A | 0.358 ppb |
2013-05-22 | 3050695-07A | 0.569 ppb |
2013-05-22 | 3050695-01A | 0.357 ppb |
2013-08-21 | 3080437-05A | 0.769 ppb |
2013-08-21 | 3080437-03A | 0.490 ppb |
2013-08-21 | 3080437-07A | 0.568 ppb |
2013-08-22 | 3080437-01A | 0.473 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 3111185-01A | 0.280 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 3111185-05A | 0.626 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 3111185-03A | 0.298 ppb |
2013-11-20 | 3111185-07A | 0.592 ppb |
2014-02-19 | 4020916-01A | ND |
2014-02-19 | 4020916-05A | 0.372 ppb |
2014-02-19 | 4020916-03A | ND |
2014-02-19 | 4020916-07A | 0.201 ppb |