Molybdenum
Carmel Clay Water
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.59 ppb | 8 | 8 | 3.40 ppb - 6.20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-17 | 3208440 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2015-03-17 | 3208285 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2015-06-17 | 3265545 | 3.70 ppb |
| 2015-06-17 | 3265554 | 3.60 ppb |
| 2015-09-16 | 3325011 | 6.20 ppb |
| 2015-09-16 | 3325020 | 5.80 ppb |
| 2015-12-15 | 3374956 | 5.40 ppb |
| 2015-12-15 | 3374960 | 5.20 ppb |