Molybdenum
Bainbridge Island City Of
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 | 1.12 ppb | 16 | 11 | ND - 2.60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-15 | 201401160339AM | 1.10 ppb |
| 2014-01-15 | 201401160381AM | 2.60 ppb |
| 2014-01-21 | 201401220129AM | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 201401220122AM | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 201401230186AM | 1.000 ppb |
| 2014-01-22 | 201401230171AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-01-22 | 201401230174AM | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-01-22 | 201401230131AM | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-07-07 | 201407090860AM | 1.000 ppb |
| 2014-07-07 | 201407090801AM | 2.60 ppb |
| 2014-07-08 | 201407100500AM | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | 201407100470AM | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | 201407100569AM | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-07-09 | 201407100415AM | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-07-09 | 201407100566AM | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-07-09 | 201407100390AM | ND |