Molybdenum
Avon Water Company
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.
32
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 | 0.181 ppb | 16 | 2 | ND - 1.50 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.181 ppb | 16 | 2 | ND - 1.50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-27 | 201307310232AM | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 201307310318AM | ND |
| 2013-07-30 | 201307310228AM | ND |
| 2013-07-30 | 201308010339AM | ND |
| 2013-07-30 | 201307310234AM | ND |
| 2013-07-30 | 201307310247AM | ND |
| 2013-07-30 | 201307310322AM | ND |
| 2013-07-31 | 201308010321AM | ND |
| 2013-07-31 | 201308010405AM | ND |
| 2013-07-31 | 201308010397AM | ND |
| 2013-07-31 | 201308010341AM | ND |
| 2013-07-31 | 201308010335AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2013-07-31 | 201308010421AM | ND |
| 2013-07-31 | 201308010418AM | ND |
| 2013-08-23 | 201308260056AM | ND |
| 2013-08-23 | 201308260054AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-01-20 | 201401210077AM | ND |
| 2014-01-20 | 201401210111AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-01-20 | 201401210083AM | ND |
| 2014-01-20 | 201401210081AM | ND |
| 2014-01-20 | 201401210109AM | ND |
| 2014-01-20 | 201401210079AM | ND |
| 2014-01-20 | 201401210075AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280242AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280211AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280240AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280268AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280228AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280264AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280232AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280221AM | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280266AM | ND |