Germanium
Anderson Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-05-16 | 3938981 | ND |
2018-05-16 | 3938977 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 4031086 | ND |
2018-11-08 | 4116710 | ND |
2018-11-08 | 4116767 | ND |
2019-02-26 | 4209976 | ND |