Molybdenum
City of Plaquemine Water System
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 | 3.18 ppb | 8 | 8 | 1.10 ppb - 4.20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-23 | 35176686005AM | 3.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-23 | 35176686007AM | 3.90 ppb |
| 2015-02-23 | 35176686001AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-02-23 | 35176686003AM | 4.20 ppb |
| 2015-09-08 | 35206436003AM | 3.10 ppb |
| 2015-09-08 | 35206436001AM | 3.20 ppb |
| 2015-09-21 | 35208318003AM | 3.20 ppb |
| 2015-09-21 | 35208318001AM | 3.20 ppb |