Germanium
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority
NOTE: D.C. Water and Sewer Authority purchases water from Washington Aqueduct Division. which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Washington Aqueduct Division..
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
0
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: D.C. Water and Sewer Authority purchases water from Washington Aqueduct Division. which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Washington Aqueduct Division..
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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