Germanium
Griffith Water Department
NOTE: Griffith Water Department purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond 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.
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Griffith Water Department purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2020-03-03 | U0C0038-01 | ND |
2020-06-09 | U0F0026-01 | ND |
2020-09-09 | U0I0016-01 | ND |
2021-01-19 | U0L0012-01 | ND |