Molybdenum
City of Lewiston
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)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.20 ppb | 12 | 6 | ND - 2.90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-03614-8597 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-03614-8598 | ND |
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-3614-8599 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2013-02-19 | WA97-SE1-13-03614-8596 | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 130522003-002 | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 130522003-001 | ND |
| 2013-08-14 | 130814066-002 | 2.25 ppb |
| 2013-08-14 | 130814066-001 | ND |
| 2013-08-21 | 130822019-001 | 2.59 ppb |
| 2013-08-21 | 130822019-002 | 2.78 ppb |
| 2013-11-12 | 131112036-002 | 1.03 ppb |
| 2013-11-12 | 131112036-001 | ND |