Molybdenum
Long Beach UtilitiesDepartment
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.18 ppb | 5 | 5 | 4.10 ppb - 6.70 ppb |
| 2014 | 5.40 ppb | 5 | 5 | 4.00 ppb - 7.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-26 | 201309260478AM | 5.80 ppb |
| 2013-09-26 | 201309260474AM | 4.10 ppb |
| 2013-09-26 | 201309260476AM | 6.70 ppb |
| 2013-12-12 | 201312120841AM | 4.80 ppb |
| 2013-12-12 | 201312120839AM | 4.50 ppb |
| 2014-03-20 | 201403210241AM | 7.10 ppb |
| 2014-03-20 | 201403210243AM | 6.20 ppb |
| 2014-03-20 | 201403210239AM | 4.70 ppb |
| 2014-06-19 | 201406190716AM | 5.00 ppb |
| 2014-06-19 | 201406190714AM | 4.00 ppb |