Molybdenum
IL American-alpine Heights
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.977 ppb | 8 | 7 | ND - 1.14 ppb |
| 2014 | 1.05 ppb | 2 | 2 | 1.000 ppb - 1.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-12 | 300480P | 1.10 ppb |
| 2013-02-12 | 100363F | 1.13 ppb |
| 2013-05-14 | 101357F | 1.10 ppb |
| 2013-05-14 | 301284P | 1.14 ppb |
| 2013-08-13 | 101909Q | 1.10 ppb |
| 2013-08-13 | 301816P | 1.13 ppb |
| 2013-11-11 | 102660Q | ND |
| 2013-11-11 | 302586P | 1.12 ppb |