Germanium
Smyrna 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.
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-11-13 | 7071014008SEA1 | ND |
2018-11-13 | 7071014009SEA1 | ND |
2018-11-13 | 7071014010SEA1 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088854008SEA2 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088854009SEA2 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 7088854010SEA2 | ND |