Molybdenum
City of Nampa
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.
34
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 | 3.09 ppb | 34 | 32 | ND - 7.51 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-29 | 140131024-011 | 2.83 ppb |
| 2014-01-29 | 140131024-010 | 2.79 ppb |
| 2014-01-29 | 140131024-005 | 6.65 ppb |
| 2014-01-29 | 140131024-016 | 5.90 ppb |
| 2014-01-29 | 140131024-006 | 4.28 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-002 | 4.69 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-008 | 7.51 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-007 | 3.47 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-009 | 4.45 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-001 | 2.77 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-004 | 1.62 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-003 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-013 | 3.52 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-015 | ND |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-014 | ND |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-012 | 1.65 ppb |
| 2014-01-30 | 140131024-017 | 1.47 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-012 | 1.36 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-015 | 1.35 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-008 | 5.94 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-007 | 2.99 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-013 | 2.98 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-010 | 2.27 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-011 | 2.39 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-009 | 4.06 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-016 | 2.15 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-017 | 2.24 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-014 | 2.14 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-001 | 2.28 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-002 | 3.97 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-003 | 2.32 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-006 | 3.60 ppb |
| 2014-07-21 | 140723034-005 | 5.85 ppb |
| 2014-07-22 | 140723034-004 | 1.36 ppb |