Molybdenum
Baton Rouge Water Company
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.
49
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 | 0.339 ppb | 49 | 12 | ND - 1.80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755011AM | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755009AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755003AM | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755005AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755019AM | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755015AM | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755013AM | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | 35137755007AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-10 | 35137755017AM | ND |
| 2014-05-10 | 35137755001AM | ND |
| 2014-05-16 | 35138729001AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-05-16 | 35138729003AM | ND |
| 2014-05-16 | 35138729005AM | ND |
| 2014-05-16 | 35138729006AM | ND |
| 2014-05-16 | 35138729011AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-05-16 | 35138729007AM | ND |
| 2014-05-16 | 35138729009AM | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 35138958001AM | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 35138958006AM | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 35138958003AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-05-19 | 35138958005AM | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 35139390005AM | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 35139390007AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 35139390001AM | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 35139390003AM | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | 35163270013AM | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | 35163270007AM | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | 35163270005AM | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | 35163270011AM | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | 35163270003AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-11-07 | 35163270041AM | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | 35163270001AM | ND |
| 2014-11-08 | 35163270009AM | ND |
| 2014-11-08 | 35163270019AM | ND |
| 2014-11-08 | 35163270021AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-11-08 | 35163270015AM | ND |
| 2014-11-08 | 35163270017AM | ND |
| 2014-11-08 | 35163270047AM | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 35163270027AM | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 35163270029AM | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 35163270023AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | 35163270031AM | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 35163270025AM | ND |
| 2014-11-11 | 35163270035AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-11-11 | 35163270045AM | ND |
| 2014-11-11 | 35163270037AM | ND |
| 2014-11-11 | 35163270043AM | ND |
| 2014-11-11 | 35163270039AM | ND |
| 2014-11-11 | 35163270033AM | 1.30 ppb |