Molybdenum
Snoqualmie Water
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.
12
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 | 1.56 ppb | 12 | 9 | ND - 3.00 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270194AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270145AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270176AM | 2.30 ppb |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270186AM | ND |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270204AM | ND |
| 2013-03-26 | 201303270235AM | 2.20 ppb |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180701AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180478AM | 2.40 ppb |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180453AM | 1.20 ppb |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180486AM | 2.40 ppb |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180705AM | ND |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180709AM | 3.00 ppb |