Germanium
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut - Valley System
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-03-20 | U8C0004-01 | ND |
2018-03-20 | U8C0004-04 | ND |
2018-05-22 | U8E0075-01 | ND |
2018-06-19 | U8F0003-01 | ND |
2018-09-18 | U8I0008-01 | ND |
2018-09-18 | U8I0008-02 | ND |
2018-09-18 | U8I0008-04 | ND |
2018-12-17 | U8L0007-04 | ND |
2019-04-16 | U9D0048-01 | ND |