Germanium
Rathbun Regional Water Assn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | 633344 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | 633343 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 669111 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 669098 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 711240 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 711236 | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 746300 | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 746299 | ND |