Germanium
Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company
NOTE: Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company purchases water from Hillview Water Company-oakhurst/sierra Lakes which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Hillview Water Company-oakhurst/sierra Lakes.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company purchases water from Hillview Water Company-oakhurst/sierra Lakes which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Hillview Water Company-oakhurst/sierra Lakes.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-28 | 106548P | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 106549P | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 106550P | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 106551P | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 306633P | ND |
| 2014-04-30 | 306634P | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 109399P | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 109400P | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 109401P | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 109402P | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 309324P | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 309325P | ND |