Molybdenum
City of Mandan
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 | 2.47 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.44 ppb - 2.50 ppb |
| 2014 | 2.68 ppb | 6 | 6 | 2.38 ppb - 2.88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-16 | 753393-10161 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2013-10-16 | 753395-10161 | 2.44 ppb |
| 2014-01-13 | 766205-10554 | 2.88 ppb |
| 2014-01-13 | 766203-10554 | 2.79 ppb |
| 2014-04-22 | 781984-11234 | 2.78 ppb |
| 2014-04-22 | 781982-11234 | 2.79 ppb |
| 2014-07-22 | 805096-11931 | 2.44 ppb |
| 2014-07-22 | 805094-11931 | 2.38 ppb |