Molybdenum
Ward II Water District
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.
20
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 | 0.245 ppb | 20 | 3 | ND - 2.60 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288007AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288009AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288021AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288003AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288013AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288011AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288017AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288005AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288015AM | ND |
| 2013-08-26 | 35106288001AM | ND |
| 2013-08-28 | 35106288025AM | 2.60 ppb |
| 2013-08-28 | 35106288023AM | ND |
| 2013-08-28 | 35106288033AM | ND |
| 2013-08-28 | 35106288031AM | ND |
| 2013-08-28 | 35106288027AM | ND |
| 2013-09-16 | 35108510013AM | ND |
| 2013-09-16 | 35108510017AM | ND |
| 2013-09-16 | 35108510015AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 35113145001AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 35113145003AM | ND |