Germanium
Leavenworth Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-21 | 625753 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | 625755 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 655276 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 655280 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 696056 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 699072 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 737203 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 737199 | ND |