Molybdenum
Clark Public Utilities
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.
21
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 | 0.550 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1.10 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.220 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 1.10 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.0714 ppb | 14 | 1 | ND - 1.000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-17 | A3I0852-01A | ND |
| 2013-09-17 | A3I0852-05A | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-03-26 | A4C0715-01A | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-03-26 | A4C0715-05A | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | A4E0222-01A | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | A4E0222-06A | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | A4K2008-01A | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | A5A2311-03A | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | A5A2311-01A | ND |
| 2015-04-28 | A5D1712-01A | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | A5D2279-01A | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | A5D2282-01A | ND |
| 2015-06-11 | A5E2086-16A | ND |
| 2015-06-11 | A5E2086-01A | ND |
| 2015-06-11 | A5E2086-06A | ND |
| 2015-06-11 | A5E2086-11A | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-11-19 | A5J2330-01A | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | A5K1239-06A | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | A5K1239-11A | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | A5K1239-01A | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | A5K1239-16A | ND |