Germanium
Pike County Water Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | 0.0592 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.355 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.0503 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.302 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-09 | 4083301 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 4083609 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 4083605 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 4086470 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 4086481 | 0.355 ppb |
| 2018-10-11 | 4086474 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 4254803 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 4254465 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 4254816 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | 4255531 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | 4255535 | 0.302 ppb |
| 2019-04-10 | 4255539 | ND |