Silver
Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board
Silver occurs naturally in surface and groundwater and can be added to water as a biocide that inhibits growth of bacteria and algae. Increasingly, the use of antimicrobial nano-sized silver particles in consumer products contributes to silver in water sources used for drinking water.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-20 | 140520015-1 | ND |
2015-06-05 | 150605029-1 | ND |
2016-05-16 | 160516009-1 | ND |
2017-06-01 | 170601019-1 | ND |
2018-05-25 | 180525009-1 | ND |
2019-09-25 | 20123061001_IIOC | ND |