Molybdenum
Friona Municipal Water System
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 | 3.07 ppb | 16 | 16 | 1.58 ppb - 5.68 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-21 | 101402P | 1.58 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 101405P | 2.45 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 101403P | 2.50 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 301327P | 2.66 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 301326P | 2.73 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 301325P | 2.82 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 301324P | 2.85 ppb |
| 2013-05-21 | 101404P | 2.90 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 102706P | 1.69 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 102709P | 2.36 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 302629P | 2.54 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 102707P | 2.65 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 302627P | 3.99 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 302628P | 4.28 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 102708P | 5.46 ppb |
| 2013-11-18 | 302630P | 5.68 ppb |