Molybdenum
Hampton Shaler 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.
20
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 | 0.110 ppb | 20 | 2 | ND - 1.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-10 | 35179716005AM | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 35179716003AM | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 35179716001AM | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 35179716007AM | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 35179716011AM | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 35179716009AM | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 35193400005AM | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 35193400007AM | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 35193400001AM | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 35193400003AM | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 35208036009AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 35208036011AM | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 35208036007AM | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 35208036005AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-09-15 | 35208036003AM | ND |
| 2015-10-19 | 35213476001AM | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | 35220148007AM | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | 35220148005AM | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | 35220148001AM | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | 35220148003AM | ND |