Germanium
Pella Water Works Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-05 | 100581Q | ND |
| 2013-03-05 | 300667P | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 101516P | ND |
| 2013-06-04 | 301450P | ND |
| 2013-09-10 | 102115Q | ND |
| 2013-09-10 | 302040P | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 102836P | ND |
| 2013-12-03 | 302769P | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | 632819 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 710614 | ND |