Molybdenum
City of Lancaster
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 | 0.163 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 1.30 ppb |
| 2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-17 | 1037985008 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 1037985003 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 1037985001 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 1037985005 | ND |
| 2013-10-08 | 1052454004 | ND |
| 2013-10-08 | 1052454007 | ND |
| 2013-10-08 | 1052454009 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2013-10-08 | 1052454001 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 1073427003 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 1073427001 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 1073427007 | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 1073427005 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | 2002339005 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | 2002339008 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | 2002339003 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | 2002339001 | ND |