Molybdenum
West Lauderdale County Water and FPA
NOTE: West Lauderdale County Water and FPA purchases water from Florence Water-Wastewater Department which is required to test for molybdenum. Sample information shown below was taken by Florence Water-Wastewater Department.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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 |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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
NOTE: West Lauderdale County Water and FPA purchases water from Florence Water-Wastewater Department which is required to test for molybdenum. Sample information shown below was taken by Florence Water-Wastewater Department.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-07-17 | 2861936 | ND |
2013-07-17 | 2861900 | ND |
2013-07-17 | 2861980 | ND |
2013-07-17 | 2861909 | ND |
2013-07-17 | 2861940 | ND |
2013-07-17 | 2861944 | ND |
2013-07-17 | 2861928 | ND |
2013-07-17 | 2861919 | ND |
2013-10-15 | 2915316 | ND |
2013-10-15 | 2915258 | ND |
2013-10-15 | 2914485 | ND |
2013-10-15 | 2914469 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965583 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965587 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965801 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965575 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965816 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965579 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965792 | ND |
2014-01-23 | 2965831 | ND |
2014-04-16 | 3012989 | ND |
2014-04-16 | 3013004 | ND |
2014-04-16 | 3012962 | ND |
2014-04-16 | 3013038 | ND |