Germanium
Butler County Water Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | 0.272 ppb | 12 | 8 | ND - 0.662 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-20 | 3877253 | 0.352 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | 3877237 | 0.355 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | 3877366 | 0.349 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | 3877233 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | 3877501 | 0.662 ppb |
| 2018-02-20 | 3877377 | 0.345 ppb |
| 2018-08-08 | 4018521 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 4018590 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 4018586 | 0.394 ppb |
| 2018-08-08 | 4018517 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 4018543 | 0.481 ppb |
| 2018-08-08 | 4018539 | 0.330 ppb |