Germanium
Wanaque 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.
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 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-18 | 7055357001SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 7055357002SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 7055357003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | 7055357004SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 7069724001SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-07 | 7073383001SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-07 | 7073383002SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-07 | 7073383003SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-07 | 7073383004SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-03-06 | 7081630001SEA4 | ND |