Molybdenum
PUD #1 of Asotin County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.27 ppb | 12 | 12 | 1.76 ppb - 2.78 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-003 | 2.63 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-006 | 2.78 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-005 | 2.43 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-004 | 2.36 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-001 | 2.52 ppb |
| 2014-01-14 | 140115033-002 | 2.72 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-003 | 2.25 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-004 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-006 | 1.95 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-005 | 2.01 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-001 | 1.76 ppb |
| 2014-07-24 | 140725002-002 | 1.93 ppb |