Molybdenum
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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.
32
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 | 0.178 ppb | 32 | 4 | ND - 1.60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-20 | AE69555 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | AE69556 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | AE69554 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | AE69553 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | AE69552 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | AE69551 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | AE69550 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70006 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70003 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70000 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE69997 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70015 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70009 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AE70012 | ND |
| 2015-06-04 | AE78275 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-06-04 | AE78272 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92708 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92713 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92725 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92728 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92719 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92722 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92700 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92716 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92704 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92706 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92698 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92710 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92696 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | AE92702 | ND |
| 2015-12-11 | AF02220 | ND |
| 2015-12-11 | AF02244 | ND |