Silver
Sevier County Water Association
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.
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | 1.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 1.80 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-31 | Y180320008 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | Y190240006 | ND |
| 2020-01-23 | Y200240005 | ND |
| 2021-02-02 | Y210350036 | ND |
| 2022-01-03 | Y220060002 | ND |
| 2023-01-03 | Y230050040 | 1.80 ppb |