Germanium
Naval Station Washington - WNY
NOTE: Naval Station Washington - WNY purchases water from D.C. Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Naval Station Washington - WNY purchases water from D.C. Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | 201802160468 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | 201802160469 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 201805161193 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 201805161194 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 201808170408 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 201808170409 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 201811160374 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 201811160420 | ND |