Molybdenum
North Penn Water 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.
50
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 | 2.39 ppb | 50 | 40 | ND - 12.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-13 | 3170219 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170038 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170183 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170237 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170210 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170019 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170065 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170228 | 5.30 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170135 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170084 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170051 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170142 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170006 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170071 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170109 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170241 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170187 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170197 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170201 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170101 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3169999 | 4.10 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 3170157 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2015-02-02 | 3180017 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | 3220954 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2015-04-08 | 3220921 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282187 | 3.80 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282138 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282112 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282223 | 5.60 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282129 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282096 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282108 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282196 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282120 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282092 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282151 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282100 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282104 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282214 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282160 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282147 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282246 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282169 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2015-07-14 | 3282178 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-07-20 | 3283344 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | 3283340 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-08-10 | 3296373 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2015-08-10 | 3296367 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2015-10-07 | 3336893 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2015-10-07 | 3336889 | 1.10 ppb |