Germanium
Union Grove Utility Board
NOTE: Union Grove Utility Board purchases water from Arab Water Works Board which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Arab Water Works Board.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Union Grove Utility Board purchases water from Arab Water Works Board which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Arab Water Works Board.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | 35503519001SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-01-15 | 35524917001SEA2 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | 35543988001SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-07-15 | 35563938001SEA4 | ND |