Molybdenum
Lenox Water Supply
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)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.48 ppb | 8 | 7 | ND - 2.40 ppb |
| 2015 | 1.06 ppb | 8 | 6 | ND - 1.70 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-03 | 304774P | 1.73 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 104859Q | 1.68 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 307011P | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 106932Q | 1.52 ppb |
| 2014-08-04 | 308849P | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 108850P | 2.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | 309739P | 1.38 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | 109662F | 1.60 ppb |