Silver
Tomah Waterworks
Silver occurs naturally in surface and groundwater and can be added to water as a biocide that inhibits growth of bacteria and algae. Increasingly, the use of antimicrobial nano-sized silver particles in consumer products contributes to silver in water sources used for drinking water.
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2016-01-27 | 903027 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 17C0301-09 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 17C0301-01 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 17C0301-05 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 17C0301-07 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 17C0809-01 | ND |