Germanium
City of Sherwood
NOTE: City of Sherwood purchases water from City of Wilsonville which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Wilsonville.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Sherwood purchases water from City of Wilsonville which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Wilsonville.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-03-07 | 201803080511 | ND |
2018-06-06 | 201806070429 | ND |
2018-09-05 | 201809060636 | ND |
2018-12-05 | 201812060365 | ND |