Germanium
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.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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 |