Molybdenum
Brodhead Creek Reg 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.
16
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 | 0.450 ppb | 8 | 2 | ND - 1.80 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.525 ppb | 8 | 2 | ND - 2.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-11 | 201309120371AM | ND |
| 2013-09-11 | 201309120251AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2013-09-11 | 201309120262AM | ND |
| 2013-09-11 | 201309120237AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2013-09-11 | 201309120293AM | ND |
| 2013-09-11 | 201309120239AM | ND |
| 2013-12-19 | 201312200091AM | ND |
| 2013-12-19 | 201312200087AM | ND |
| 2014-03-31 | 201404010203AM | ND |
| 2014-03-31 | 201404010207AM | ND |
| 2014-03-31 | 201404010205AM | ND |
| 2014-03-31 | 201404010213AM | ND |
| 2014-05-06 | 201405070152AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-06 | 201405070391AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-06-04 | 201406050143AM | ND |
| 2014-06-18 | 201406190403AM | ND |