Molybdenum
Whitworth Water District 2
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.
28
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 | 0.553 ppb | 14 | 6 | ND - 1.99 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.394 ppb | 14 | 4 | ND - 2.02 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-010 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-004 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-003 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-002 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-009 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-011 | 1.17 ppb |
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-013 | 1.17 ppb |
| 2014-07-15 | 140717051-006 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 140717051-012 | 1.06 ppb |
| 2014-07-16 | 140717051-005 | 1.99 ppb |
| 2014-07-16 | 140717051-007 | 1.21 ppb |
| 2014-07-16 | 140717051-001 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 140717051-014 | 1.14 ppb |
| 2014-07-16 | 140717051-008 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-009 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-004 | 2.02 ppb |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-002 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-003 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-001 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-005 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-006 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-010 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-008 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 150113001-007 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 150113050-001 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 150113050-002 | 1.25 ppb |
| 2015-03-03 | 150306022-001 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 150306022-002 | 1.24 ppb |