Molybdenum
City of Renton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452007AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452015AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452011AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452009AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452013AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452001AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452005AM | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 35149452003AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286007AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286011AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286015AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286009AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286013AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286003AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286001AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 35174286005AM | ND |