Molybdenum
West Sound Utility District #1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.844 ppb | 18 | 11 | ND - 1.90 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.850 ppb | 18 | 11 | ND - 1.90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240534AM | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240416AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240418AM | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240412AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240477AM | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | 201409240400AM | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250638AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250525AM | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250596AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-09-23 | 201409250515AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260300AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260271AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260273AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260275AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260268AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260313AM | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260302AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-09-24 | 201409260328AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180580AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180809AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180707AM | 1.90 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180434AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180569AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180741AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180807AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503180471AM | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190483AM | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190658AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190607AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190512AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190566AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190660AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200142AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200132AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200254AM | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 201503200243AM | ND |