Molybdenum
City of Twin Falls
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.
16
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 | 2.73 ppb | 16 | 16 | 1.44 ppb - 3.43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-006 | 3.23 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-005 | 3.26 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-008 | 2.81 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-007 | 1.68 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-002 | 3.43 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-001 | 2.87 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-004 | 3.32 ppb |
| 2014-03-25 | 140327039-003 | 3.15 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-005 | 2.69 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-004 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-007 | 1.44 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-008 | 1.46 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-006 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-001 | 2.69 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-003 | 3.05 ppb |
| 2014-09-09 | 140911060-002 | 3.00 ppb |