Germanium
Munster Water Company
NOTE: Munster Water Company 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.
4
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Munster Water Company 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 |