Germanium
Bodcaw Rural Water
NOTE: Bodcaw Rural Water purchases water from Hope Water Light Comm. which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Hope Water Light Comm..
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Bodcaw Rural Water purchases water from Hope Water Light Comm. which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Hope Water Light Comm..
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | Y180460029 | ND |
| 2018-02-12 | Y180460030 | ND |
| 2018-02-12 | Y180460031 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | Y181310006 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | Y182280052 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | Y182280054 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | Y182280055 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | Y183190038 | ND |