Molybdenum
City of West 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.
18
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 | 5.25 ppb | 18 | 18 | 2.38 ppb - 6.74 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-28 | 702909-8133 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2013-01-28 | 702925-8133 | 6.74 ppb |
| 2013-01-28 | 702929-8133 | 3.04 ppb |
| 2013-01-28 | 702915-8133 | 6.40 ppb |
| 2013-01-28 | 702913-8133 | 5.36 ppb |
| 2013-01-28 | 702911-8133 | 5.11 ppb |
| 2013-01-28 | 702904-8133 | 5.53 ppb |
| 2013-01-28 | 702927-8133 | 6.67 ppb |
| 2013-04-02 | 712432-8904 | 6.15 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733824-9394 | 5.36 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733844-9397 | 2.38 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733836-9394 | 6.68 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733826-9394 | 6.64 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733828-9394 | 4.96 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733838-9394 | 5.37 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733848-9397 | 3.09 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733846-9397 | 5.87 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 733830-9394 | 6.61 ppb |