Germanium
Otwell Water Corporation
NOTE: Otwell Water Corporation purchases water from Patoka Lake Regional Water which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Patoka Lake Regional Water.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Otwell Water Corporation purchases water from Patoka Lake Regional Water which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Patoka Lake Regional Water.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-20 | 4233304 | ND |
| 2019-06-18 | 4329218 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 4424863 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | 4518167 | ND |