Germanium
City of Plaquemine Water System
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | 0.645 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1.29 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-09-17 | 9092118-01A | ND |
2019-09-24 | 9093340-01A | 1.29 ppb |
2020-03-02 | 0030444-01A | 1.10 ppb |
2020-03-02 | 0030444-02A | 1.08 ppb |