Germanium
North Wales Water Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
22
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 | 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 | 21 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-14 | 3936273 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936392 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936398 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936701 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936710 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936695 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936279 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936202 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936813 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 3936208 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 4021060 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4119279 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4119285 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4119247 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4119191 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4119236 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4118925 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4118863 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4118904 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4118827 | ND |
| 2018-11-12 | 4118975 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 4194153 | ND |