Molybdenum
Hillview Water Company-oakhurst/sierra Lakes
Molybdenum is a metal that occurs naturally in soil, minerals and water. People who ingest large amounts can have increased levels of uric acid and gout-like symptoms.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
7
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 83.1 ppb | 12 | 12 | 9.20 ppb - 180.0 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: 40 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 40 ppb for molybdenum was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against metabolic changes and excess formation of uric acid in the blood.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-28 | 106550P | 9.20 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 106551P | 39.0 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 306633P | 140.0 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 106548P | 150.0 ppb |
| 2014-04-28 | 106549P | 180.0 ppb |
| 2014-04-30 | 306634P | 41.0 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 109401P | 11.0 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 309325P | 38.0 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 109402P | 39.0 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 309324P | 100.0 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 109399P | 120.0 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 109400P | 130.0 ppb |