Molybdenum
Beauregard Water Works District #3
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.
24
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 | 2.54 ppb | 24 | 16 | ND - 5.50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-27 | 3197572 | 5.40 ppb |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197608 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197685 | ND |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197619 | 5.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197638 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197596 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197689 | ND |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197564 | 4.70 ppb |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197590 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-27 | 3197676 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 3205158 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 3205162 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305540 | 5.20 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305600 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305509 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305544 | 4.80 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305588 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305582 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305960 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305548 | 4.70 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305616 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305531 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305573 | 5.10 ppb |
| 2015-08-18 | 3305954 | ND |