Molybdenum
North Wales 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.
40
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 | 3.90 ppb | 40 | 28 | ND - 35.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-17 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-06 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-07 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-04 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-05 | 6.00 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-10 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-08 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-09 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-14 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-15 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-11 | 8.90 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-16 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-18 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-02 | 35.2 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-01 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-03 | 12.7 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-13 | 7.20 ppb |
| 2014-02-04 | 14012246-12 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 14050297-01 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-05-06 | 14050298-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080694-01 | 6.80 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080700-01 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080705-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080706-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080703-01 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080704-01 | 11.0 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080709-01 | 6.30 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080702-01 | 4.80 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080707-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080696-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080693-01 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080708-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080692-01 | 6.20 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080701-01 | 13.3 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080695-01 | 7.50 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080697-01 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080699-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14080698-01 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | 14103223-02 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 14103223-01 | ND |