Germanium
Urbandale Water Utility
NOTE: Urbandale Water Utility purchases water from Des Moines Water Works which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Des Moines Water Works.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Urbandale Water Utility purchases water from Des Moines Water Works which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Des Moines Water Works.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-12 | 848404 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 848402 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 848392 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 888519 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 888538 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | 888552 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 923786 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 923788 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 923784 | ND |