Germanium
Marion Municipal 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.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-17 | 49225501 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2020-03-17 | 49225601 | ND |
| 2020-03-24 | 49225701 | ND |
| 2020-06-24 | 49225201 | ND |
| 2020-10-06 | 52027101 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2020-10-06 | 52027401 | 0.420 ppb |
| 2020-10-06 | 52027601 | ND |
| 2020-11-17 | 52027501 | ND |