Molybdenum
City of Pendleton
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.
16
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 | 0.563 ppb | 8 | 3 | ND - 1.90 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.200 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 1.60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-17 | 1038867003 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2013-07-17 | 1038867001 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 1038867005 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 1040683001 | ND |
| 2013-07-29 | 1040683003 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-07-29 | 1040683006 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2013-10-09 | 1053287001 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 1053287003 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 1068239006 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 1068239004 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 1068239009 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 1068239001 | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 2001666001 | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 2001666004 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 2010023004 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | 2010023001 | 1.60 ppb |