Germanium
Prichard Water Works Board
NOTE: Prichard Water Works Board purchases water from Mobile Area Water and Sewer which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Mobile Area Water and Sewer.
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Prichard Water Works Board purchases water from Mobile Area Water and Sewer which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Mobile Area Water and Sewer.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-14 | 4388379 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 4388538 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | 4480212 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | 4480226 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 4563596 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | 4564018 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | 4622919 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | 4622088 | ND |