Molybdenum
Pawc Pocono District
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.
36
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 | ND | 36 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-03 | 22230901 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 22231101 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 22237101 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 22236901 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 22231401 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 22232501 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 22231701 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 22231501 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22230801 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22232101 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22231201 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22231301 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22231601 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22236701 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22231001 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22231901 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22232301 | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 22230601 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24115001 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24115201 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24115401 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24113201 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24113701 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24113601 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24114801 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24114001 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24113401 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 24113801 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24113501 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24114201 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24113101 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24112901 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24113301 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24114401 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24113901 | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 24114601 | ND |