Molybdenum
City of Blackfoot
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.
32
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 | 0.519 ppb | 16 | 6 | ND - 1.40 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.731 ppb | 16 | 8 | ND - 1.60 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 | 35165420021AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420009AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420031AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420003AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420007AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420005AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420011AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420013AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420029AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420027AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420025AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420015AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420001AM | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420019AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420023AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-24 | 35165420017AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241005AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241007AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241031AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241009AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241019AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241003AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241021AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241015AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241011AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241023AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241013AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241027AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241001AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241025AM | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241029AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-05-19 | 35189241017AM | ND |