Molybdenum
Klamath Falls Water Department
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.
28
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 | 1.51 ppb | 28 | 23 | ND - 2.12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-21A | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-19A | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-11A | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-09A | 1.87 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-23A | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-13A | 1.56 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-01A | 1.77 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-05A | 2.02 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-15A | 1.89 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-03A | 1.96 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-27A | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-17A | 1.83 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-25A | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 14E0922-07A | 1.75 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-13A | 1.41 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-17A | 2.12 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-27A | 1.48 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-25A | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-23A | 1.81 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-15A | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-19A | 2.04 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-21A | 1.74 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-03A | 2.11 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-05A | 2.12 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-01A | 1.81 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-09A | 1.77 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-11A | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 14K0793-07A | 1.70 ppb |