Germanium
East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
13
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-21 | 2340575001 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 2340575002 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 2340575003 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 2340575004 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 2340575005 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 2340575006 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 2348214001 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 3024682001 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 3024682002 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 3024682003 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 3024682004 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 3024682005 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 3024682006 | ND |