Germanium
Carrolls Creek Water Authority
NOTE: Carrolls Creek Water Authority purchases water from Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Tuscaloosa Water & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Carrolls Creek Water Authority purchases water from Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Tuscaloosa Water & Sewer.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-20 | 3967696 | ND |
| 2018-06-20 | 3967738 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 4069557 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 4069455 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 4157628 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 4157470 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | 35457467001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | 35457467002SEA4 | ND |