Molybdenum
Southwood Water System
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.
41
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 | 0.467 ppb | 21 | 6 | ND - 2.40 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.625 ppb | 20 | 6 | ND - 2.60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-11 | 201408120484AM | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 201408120479AM | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 201408120563AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 201408120234AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-08-11 | 201408120226AM | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 201408120297AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130697AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130887AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130218AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130903AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130244AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130715AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408140340AM | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408140382AM | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408140377AM | 2.40 ppb |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408140545AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408140359AM | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 201408210317AM | 1.30 ppb |
| 2014-08-20 | 201408210235AM | ND |
| 2014-11-01 | 201411040290AM | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | 201411040264AM | ND |
| 2015-02-12 | 201502130334AM | ND |
| 2015-02-12 | 201502130422AM | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 201502170128AM | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 201502170108AM | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 201502170142AM | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 201502170124AM | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 201502170153AM | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | 201502170146AM | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 201502240369AM | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 201502240388AM | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-02-23 | 201502240590AM | 2.20 ppb |
| 2015-02-23 | 201502240371AM | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 201502240367AM | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 201502240365AM | ND |
| 2015-02-25 | 201502260184AM | ND |
| 2015-02-25 | 201502260449AM | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503170671AM | 2.60 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503170493AM | 2.40 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503170800AM | 2.10 ppb |
| 2015-03-16 | 201503170480AM | 2.20 ppb |