Molybdenum
Upper Southampton Mun Authority
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.104 ppb | 20 | 2 | ND - 1.06 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | 770500-10760 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770508-10760 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770506-10760 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770510-10760 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770504-10760 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770458-10760 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770456-10760 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 770502-10760 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 785217-11370 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 785219-11370 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809638-12098 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809691-12098 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809675-12098 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809669-12098 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809673-12098 | 1.03 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 809640-12098 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809671-12098 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 809693-12098 | ND |
| 2014-11-19 | 832523-12979 | ND |
| 2014-11-19 | 832521-12979 | 1.06 ppb |