Molybdenum
Veiola Water Idaho
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.
44
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 | 2.14 ppb | 44 | 42 | ND - 5.80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280230AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280213AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280197AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-01-27 | 201401280199AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240378AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240342AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240561AM | 3.60 ppb |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240197AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240478AM | 3.80 ppb |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240446AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 201404300766AM | 3.40 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 201404300778AM | 5.50 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 201404300479AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 201404300466AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 201404300470AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 201404300473AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-04-30 | 201405010395AM | ND |
| 2014-04-30 | 201405010475AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-04-30 | 201405010391AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-04-30 | 201405010408AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-04-30 | 201405010429AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-04-30 | 201405010503AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-07-29 | 201407300313AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-07-29 | 201407300233AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-07-29 | 201407300200AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-07-29 | 201407300198AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-10-06 | 201410070321AM | 4.00 ppb |
| 2014-10-06 | 201410070289AM | 4.20 ppb |
| 2014-10-06 | 201410070313AM | 2.50 ppb |
| 2014-10-06 | 201410070343AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080382AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080463AM | 4.30 ppb |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080467AM | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080388AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-10-09 | 201410100267AM | 5.80 ppb |
| 2014-10-09 | 201410100225AM | 2.20 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410150153AM | 2.20 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410150150AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410150227AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410150249AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-10-15 | 201410160328AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-10-15 | 201410160296AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-10-15 | 201410160351AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-10-15 | 201410160378AM | 2.00 ppb |