Germanium
Ashtabula County Water System
NOTE: Ashtabula County Water System purchases water from Aqua Ohio - Ashtabula which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Aqua Ohio - Ashtabula.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Ashtabula County Water System purchases water from Aqua Ohio - Ashtabula which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Aqua Ohio - Ashtabula.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-02-11 | 4194252 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 4287280 | ND |
2019-08-08 | 4380018 | ND |
2019-11-12 | 4483775 | ND |