Germanium
California Water Service Company - Palos Verde
NOTE: California Water Service Company - Palos Verde purchases water from Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal. which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal..
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
0
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: California Water Service Company - Palos Verde purchases water from Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal. which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal..
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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