Molybdenum
Cal-water Service Company - Marysville
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.
49
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | 0.705 ppb | 14 | 14 | 0.181 ppb - 1.01 ppb |
| 2018 | 0.732 ppb | 12 | 12 | 0.187 ppb - 0.955 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.775 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.772 ppb - 0.780 ppb |
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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-06 | 201308070476AM | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 201308070465AM | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 201308070401AM | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 201308070408AM | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 201308130201AM | ND |
| 2013-08-14 | 201308150249AM | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 201402120592AM | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 201402120398AM | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 201402120455AM | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 201402120578AM | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402130453AM | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 201402260629AM | ND |
| 2014-02-25 | 201402260647AM | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 201404090532AM | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 201404090610AM | ND |
| 2014-04-08 | 201404090521AM | ND |
| 2014-10-01 | 201410020292AM | ND |
| 2014-10-01 | 201410020139AM | ND |
| 2014-10-20 | 201410210275AM | ND |
| 2014-10-28 | 201410290286AM | ND |
| 2017-01-05 | 5701-018-1319 | 0.725 ppb |
| 2017-01-05 | 5701-023-1013 | 0.829 ppb |
| 2017-01-05 | 5701-009-1554 | 0.421 ppb |
| 2017-01-05 | 5701-016-1317 | 0.743 ppb |
| 2017-01-05 | 5701-011-1011 | 0.741 ppb |
| 2017-02-02 | 5701-018-1206 | 1.01 ppb |
| 2017-02-02 | 5701-023-0948 | 0.870 ppb |
| 2017-02-02 | 5701-011-0946 | 0.779 ppb |
| 2017-04-05 | 5701-023-1402 | 0.891 ppb |
| 2017-04-05 | 5701-016-1339 | 0.663 ppb |
| 2017-04-05 | 5701-009-1005 | 0.465 ppb |
| 2017-04-05 | 5701-011-1400 | 0.880 ppb |
| 2017-04-05 | 5701-013-1021 | 0.181 ppb |
| 2017-04-05 | 5701-018-1341 | 0.671 ppb |
| 2018-01-14 | 5701-015-1440 | 0.472 ppb |
| 2018-01-15 | 5701-012-1526 | 0.723 ppb |
| 2018-02-05 | 5701-018-1411 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-02-05 | 5701-023-1122 | 0.712 ppb |
| 2018-03-13 | 5701-018-1450 | 0.824 ppb |
| 2018-03-13 | 5701-011-1308 | 0.955 ppb |
| 2018-03-13 | 5701-023-1314 | 0.818 ppb |
| 2018-04-09 | 5701-018-1444 | 0.842 ppb |
| 2018-04-09 | 5701-016-1441 | 0.842 ppb |
| 2018-04-09 | 5701-023-1009 | 0.834 ppb |
| 2018-04-10 | 5701-013-1300 | 0.187 ppb |
| 2018-08-13 | 5701-011-1109 | 0.880 ppb |
| 2019-03-19 | 5701-023-1326 | 0.773 ppb |
| 2019-03-19 | 5701-011-1324 | 0.772 ppb |
| 2019-03-20 | 5701-018-1036 | 0.780 ppb |