Molybdenum
Assumption Parish Waterworks District 1
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 | 1.70 ppb | 4 | 4 | 1.60 ppb - 1.80 ppb |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-30 | 35102554003AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2013-07-30 | 35102554001AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2013-10-22 | 35113203001AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2013-10-22 | 35113203003AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123746003AM | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 35123746001AM | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | 35134965001AM | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | 35134965003AM | ND |