Molybdenum
Metropolitan Utilities District
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.
22
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 | 3.86 ppb | 17 | 17 | 3.00 ppb - 5.30 ppb |
| 2014 | 3.62 ppb | 5 | 5 | 3.10 ppb - 3.80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160143AM | 4.20 ppb |
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160060AM | 3.00 ppb |
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160172AM | 3.50 ppb |
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160185AM | 5.00 ppb |
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160170AM | 4.10 ppb |
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160183AM | 4.10 ppb |
| 2013-07-09 | 201307100951AM | 3.90 ppb |
| 2013-07-09 | 201307100906AM | 3.90 ppb |
| 2013-07-30 | 201307310287AM | 4.20 ppb |
| 2013-07-30 | 201307310226AM | 5.30 ppb |
| 2013-07-30 | 201307310265AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2013-10-15 | 201310160265AM | 3.40 ppb |
| 2013-10-15 | 201310160248AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2013-10-15 | 201310160242AM | 3.40 ppb |
| 2013-10-15 | 201310160234AM | 3.20 ppb |
| 2013-10-15 | 201310160204AM | 3.40 ppb |
| 2013-10-15 | 201310160278AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2014-01-07 | 201401080406AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2014-01-07 | 201401080359AM | 3.80 ppb |
| 2014-01-07 | 201401080369AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2014-01-07 | 201401080410AM | 3.80 ppb |
| 2014-01-07 | 201401080408AM | 3.10 ppb |