Germanium
San Antonio Water System Northeast
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-05-07 | 35390666001SEA1 | ND |
2018-05-07 | 35390666002SEA1 | ND |
2018-05-07 | 35390666003SEA1 | ND |
2018-05-09 | 35391554004SEA1 | ND |
2018-11-20 | 35432676001SEA2 | ND |
2018-11-20 | 35432676002SEA2 | ND |
2018-11-20 | 35432676003SEA2 | ND |
2018-11-20 | 35432676004SEA2 | ND |
2019-02-21 | 35449773001SEA1 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 35467109001SEA2 | ND |
2019-09-23 | 35499977001SEA3 | ND |
2020-01-29 | 35527312001SEA4 | ND |