Germanium
Sharpsburg Water District
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
16
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 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-11 | 105915P | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 105916P | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 305842P | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 305843P | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 107593P | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 107594P | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 307672P | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 307673P | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 109061P | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 109062P | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 309140P | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 309141P | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 110710P | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 110711P | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 310788P | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 310789P | ND |