Germanium
City of Hammond 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.
10
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 | 0.108 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.540 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.128 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.640 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-17 | 35405252001SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 35405252002SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 35405252003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 35405252004SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 35405252005SEA1 | 0.540 ppb |
| 2019-02-04 | 35446181001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 35446181002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 35446181003SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 35446181004SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 35446181005SEA2 | 0.640 ppb |