Molybdenum
City of Caldwell
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.
52
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 | 3.00 ppb | 26 | 26 | 1.93 ppb - 4.28 ppb |
| 2015 | 2.70 ppb | 26 | 26 | 1.77 ppb - 4.04 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-012 | 4.23 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-003 | 2.06 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-009 | 1.96 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-008 | 2.01 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-004 | 3.39 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-005 | 3.28 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201004-007 | 1.98 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-007 | 1.98 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201004-008 | 1.96 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-010 | 4.22 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-011 | 4.28 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-006 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201004-010 | 1.98 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-001 | 2.05 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-002 | 2.08 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-001 | 1.93 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-006 | 4.14 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-002 | 2.02 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-004 | 2.02 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-003 | 4.09 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-005 | 3.45 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-009 | 4.11 ppb |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-011 | 3.52 ppb |
| 2014-12-01 | 141202018-002 | 3.87 ppb |
| 2014-12-01 | 141202018-001 | 3.84 ppb |
| 2014-12-01 | 141202018-003 | 4.16 ppb |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-008 | 3.42 ppb |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-003 | 3.77 ppb |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-002 | 1.97 ppb |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-001 | 2.03 ppb |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-005 | 3.77 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-012 | 3.26 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-010 | 2.18 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-011 | 4.04 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-005 | 1.98 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-004 | 2.03 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-010 | 3.18 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-007 | 4.00 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-009 | 1.83 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-009 | 3.18 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-014 | 1.82 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-013 | 1.81 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-004 | 3.16 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-016 | 2.12 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-015 | 1.79 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-007 | 1.77 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-006 | 1.81 ppb |
| 2015-05-27 | 150529019-008 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2015-05-28 | 150529019-002 | 3.03 ppb |
| 2015-05-28 | 150529019-001 | 3.02 ppb |
| 2015-07-30 | 150803001-001 | 2.46 ppb |
| 2015-07-30 | 150803001-002 | 3.54 ppb |