Molybdenum
Lake Gibson Estates
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.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
8
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 92.5 ppb | 8 | 8 | 84.0 ppb - 100.0 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2013-03-06 | 84.0 ppb |
| 2013-03-06 | 89.0 ppb |
| 2013-03-06 | 99.0 ppb |
| 2013-03-06 | 100.0 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 86.0 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 88.0 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 96.0 ppb |
| 2013-10-28 | 98.0 ppb |