Molybdenum
City of Rexburg
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.
20
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 | 1.53 ppb | 10 | 9 | ND - 2.10 ppb |
| 2015 | 1.35 ppb | 10 | 8 | ND - 2.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-27 | 201408290812AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408300015AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408300011AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408290800AM | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408300013AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408300003AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408300005AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201409020076AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408300007AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-08-27 | 201408300009AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-11 | 201502130064AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-02-11 | 201502130048AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-02-11 | 201502120651AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-11 | 201502120469AM | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | 201502130052AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2015-02-17 | 201502191021AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2015-02-17 | 201502191169AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2015-02-17 | 201502191189AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-17 | 201502190991AM | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 201502191119AM | 1.90 ppb |