Molybdenum
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut - Simsbury System
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.
20
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 | 0.365 ppb | 20 | 2 | ND - 3.70 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070152AM | 3.60 ppb |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070271AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070171AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070252AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070094AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070244AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070246AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070248AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070240AM | ND |
| 2013-06-06 | 201306070150AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050109AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050185AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050059AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050091AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050157AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050285AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050176AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050155AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050291AM | ND |
| 2013-12-04 | 201312050159AM | ND |