Germanium
Gardner Community Water System
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 | 1.83 ppb | 12 | 12 | 1.39 ppb - 2.50 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-21 | 106567P | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-04-21 | 306649P | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-04-21 | 306650P | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-04-21 | 106568P | 1.70 ppb |
| 2014-04-21 | 106566P | 2.50 ppb |
| 2014-04-21 | 306648P | 2.50 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 109420P | 1.39 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 109421P | 1.51 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 309340P | 1.52 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 309341P | 1.64 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 309342P | 2.12 ppb |
| 2014-10-21 | 109419P | 2.35 ppb |