Molybdenum
Redmond 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 | 0.311 ppb | 28 | 8 | ND - 1.20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190609AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190605AM | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190601AM | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190846AM | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190626AM | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190616AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190603AM | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 201403190618AM | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 201403200411AM | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 201403200257AM | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 201403200285AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-03-19 | 201403200223AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-03-19 | 201403200414AM | 1.000 ppb |
| 2014-03-19 | 201403200279AM | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 201409110840AM | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 201409110901AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-09-10 | 201409110810AM | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 201409110825AM | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 201409110583AM | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 201409110753AM | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 201409160629AM | 1.000 ppb |
| 2014-09-15 | 201409160405AM | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 201409160635AM | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 201409160591AM | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409240408AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409240410AM | ND |
| 2014-10-20 | 201410210247AM | ND |
| 2014-10-20 | 201410210088AM | ND |