Molybdenum
City of Fargo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.80 ppb | 8 | 8 | 2.50 ppb - 3.55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-20 | 710845-8637 | 2.85 ppb |
| 2013-03-20 | 710843-8637 | 3.55 ppb |
| 2013-06-03 | 722822-9104 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2013-06-03 | 722820-9104 | 2.58 ppb |
| 2013-09-03 | 741686-9661 | 2.65 ppb |
| 2013-09-03 | 741684-9661 | 2.75 ppb |
| 2013-12-02 | 760943-10414 | 2.65 ppb |
| 2013-12-02 | 760945-10414 | 2.91 ppb |