Molybdenum
City of Hammond 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.330 ppb | 20 | 5 | ND - 1.60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326017AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326001AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326013AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326015AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326019AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326011AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326007AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326009AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326003AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326005AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309009AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309007AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309017AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309015AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309019AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309011AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309005AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309013AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309001AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309003AM | ND |