Molybdenum
City of La Grande
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.
20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.14 ppb | 20 | 11 | ND - 3.58 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-010 | 1.99 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-003 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-001 | 1.88 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-002 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-008 | 1.78 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-007 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-006 | 1.79 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-009 | 2.73 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-004 | 3.58 ppb |
| 2015-03-11 | 150313022-005 | 2.32 ppb |
| 2015-10-07 | 151012028-010 | 1.86 ppb |
| 2015-10-07 | 151012028-007 | 1.89 ppb |
| 2015-10-07 | 151012028-008 | ND |
| 2015-10-07 | 151012028-006 | ND |
| 2015-10-07 | 151012028-005 | 1.83 ppb |
| 2015-10-07 | 151012028-002 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 151216030-002 | 1.16 ppb |
| 2015-12-09 | 151216030-001 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 151216030-004 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 151216030-003 | ND |