Molybdenum
Warminster Municipal 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.
46
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 | 0.700 ppb | 21 | 6 | ND - 3.50 ppb |
| 2014 | 1.05 ppb | 25 | 9 | ND - 8.20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680040 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680034 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680001 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680022 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680019 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680025 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680037 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680013 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680043 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680028 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680046 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680016 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680007 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680052 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680010 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680031 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680049 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2013-11-19 | 1059680004 | ND |
| 2013-11-20 | 1059994005 | ND |
| 2013-11-20 | 1059994001 | ND |
| 2013-11-20 | 1059994003 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 1072717001 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-02-19 | 1072717004 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319052 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319001 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319016 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319019 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319010 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319049 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319013 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319007 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319004 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319025 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319031 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319037 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319022 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319028 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319034 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319043 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319046 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319040 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319056 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | 2008319054 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | 2011601001 | 8.20 ppb |
| 2014-08-19 | 2024764004 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 2024764001 | ND |