Germanium
Dayton Valley 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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 0.516 ppb | 16 | 10 | ND - 1.80 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-16 | A8C1620-01 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2018-06-12 | A8E1069-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | A8E1069-02 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | A8E1069-03 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2018-06-12 | A8E1069-05 | 0.330 ppb |
| 2018-06-12 | A8E1069-06 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2018-06-12 | A8E1069-04 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2018-06-12 | A8E1069-07 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | A8I1985-01 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-12-11 | A8K1233-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | A8K1233-02 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | A8K1233-03 | 0.310 ppb |
| 2018-12-11 | A8K1233-04 | 0.330 ppb |
| 2018-12-11 | A8K1233-05 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2018-12-11 | A8K1233-06 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2018-12-11 | A8K1233-07 | ND |