Germanium
Bixby Public Works Authority
NOTE: Bixby Public Works Authority purchases water from Tulsa which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Tulsa.
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Bixby Public Works Authority purchases water from Tulsa which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Tulsa.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-01-08 | 8A08054-01M | ND |
2018-01-08 | 8A08054-02M | ND |
2018-04-10 | AD10069-01M | ND |
2018-04-10 | AD10069-02M | ND |
2018-07-09 | AG09050-01M | ND |
2018-07-09 | AG09050-02M | ND |
2018-10-02 | AJ02075-01M | ND |
2018-10-02 | AJ02075-02M | ND |