Molybdenum
Cross Valley Water District
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 | 0.383 ppb | 16 | 5 | ND - 1.90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13-05360-12675 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13-05360-12673 | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13-05360-12670 | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13-05360-12671 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13-05360-12677 | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13-05360-12676 | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13-05360-12674 | ND |
| 2013-04-03 | WA97-SE1-13005360-12672 | 1.11 ppb |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44213 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44216 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44215 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44216A | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44214 | 1.07 ppb |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44210 | 1.05 ppb |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44209 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | WA97-SE2-13-19480-44211 | ND |