Germanium
Elizabethtown Area Water
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
14
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-17 | 4152440 | ND |
| 2018-12-17 | 4152531 | ND |
| 2018-12-17 | 4152544 | ND |
| 2018-12-17 | 4152420 | ND |
| 2018-12-17 | 4152527 | ND |
| 2018-12-17 | 4152520 | ND |
| 2019-03-11 | 4223026 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 4322092 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 4321941 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 4321782 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 4322026 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 4321771 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 4321775 | ND |
| 2020-01-24 | 4550411 | ND |