Germanium
Townley Water Authority
NOTE: Townley Water Authority purchases water from Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Townley Water Authority purchases water from Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-17 | 20108722001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-09-25 | 35500983001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 35519587001SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-03-23 | 35539190001SEA4 | ND |