Germanium
Van Buren Waterworks
NOTE: Van Buren Waterworks purchases water from Fort Smith Water Utilities which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Fort Smith Water Utilities.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Van Buren Waterworks purchases water from Fort Smith Water Utilities which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Fort Smith Water Utilities.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-08 | Y192840041 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | Y192840040 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | Y200170064 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | Y200170065 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | Y201080037 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | Y201080038 | ND |
| 2020-07-14 | Y201990047 | ND |
| 2020-07-14 | Y201990048 | ND |