Germanium
Tompkinsville Water Works
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-05 | 100367Q | ND |
| 2013-02-05 | 300492P | ND |
| 2013-05-06 | 101361P | ND |
| 2013-05-06 | 301288P | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 101913P | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 301820P | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 102664P | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 302590P | ND |