Germanium
Bridgeton City Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-27 | 4072434 | ND |
| 2018-09-27 | 4072675 | ND |
| 2018-09-27 | 4072451 | ND |
| 2018-09-27 | 4072641 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 3022807001 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 3022807002 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 3022807003 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 3022807004 | ND |