Germanium
Bristol Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
14
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-27 | 3083765001 | ND |
| 2020-01-27 | 3083765002 | ND |
| 2020-01-27 | 3083765003 | ND |
| 2020-01-27 | 3083765004 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | 3098106001 | ND |
| 2020-07-16 | 3116749001 | ND |
| 2020-07-16 | 3116749004 | ND |
| 2020-07-16 | 3116749003 | ND |
| 2020-07-16 | 3116749002 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 3136120004 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 3136120003 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 3136120001 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 3136120002 | ND |
| 2020-11-19 | 3143809001 | ND |