Molybdenum
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.93 ppb | 4 | 4 | 1.60 ppb - 4.50 ppb |
| 2015 | 2.73 ppb | 4 | 4 | 1.50 ppb - 4.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-13 | 2023801001 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2014-08-13 | 2023801003 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2014-11-19 | 2041465003 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-11-19 | 2041465001 | 4.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-23 | 2056084001 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-02-23 | 2056084003 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2015-05-26 | 2073097001 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2015-05-26 | 2073097003 | 4.10 ppb |