Molybdenum
City of Moses Lake
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.
40
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 | 4.49 ppb | 34 | 33 | ND - 8.90 ppb |
| 2015 | 3.52 ppb | 6 | 6 | 2.60 ppb - 4.60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-05 | 201405060289AM | 3.60 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 201405060349AM | 3.70 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 201405060321AM | 5.80 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 201405060287AM | 6.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 201405060274AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-05-06 | 201405070333AM | 2.90 ppb |
| 2014-05-06 | 201405070322AM | 7.60 ppb |
| 2014-05-06 | 201405070326AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-05-07 | 201405080348AM | 4.70 ppb |
| 2014-05-07 | 201405080551AM | 6.30 ppb |
| 2014-05-07 | 201405080427AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-05-07 | 201405080573AM | 3.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-07 | 201405080477AM | 6.50 ppb |
| 2014-05-07 | 201405080483AM | 6.00 ppb |
| 2014-05-08 | 201405120316AM | 6.20 ppb |
| 2014-05-08 | 201405090521AM | 4.00 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 201405130332AM | 4.00 ppb |
| 2014-11-10 | 201411120413AM | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 201411130805AM | 7.00 ppb |
| 2014-11-12 | 201411130816AM | 6.80 ppb |
| 2014-11-12 | 201411130843AM | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-11-12 | 201411130793AM | 2.60 ppb |
| 2014-11-12 | 201411130839AM | 8.10 ppb |
| 2014-11-13 | 201411150145AM | 6.80 ppb |
| 2014-11-13 | 201411150149AM | 8.90 ppb |
| 2014-11-13 | 201411150205AM | 2.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-13 | 201411150141AM | 4.20 ppb |
| 2014-11-17 | 201411180458AM | 5.10 ppb |
| 2014-11-17 | 201411180443AM | 7.60 ppb |
| 2014-11-17 | 201411180533AM | 3.80 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 201411190557AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 201411190307AM | 3.40 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 201411190555AM | 4.50 ppb |
| 2014-11-18 | 201411190201AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2015-05-18 | 201505190555AM | 4.50 ppb |
| 2015-05-18 | 201505190474AM | 3.20 ppb |
| 2015-05-18 | 201505190519AM | 3.20 ppb |
| 2015-11-10 | 201510300173AM | 3.00 ppb |
| 2015-11-10 | 201510300177AM | 4.60 ppb |
| 2015-11-10 | 201511110789AM | 2.60 ppb |