Germanium
Hardin County Water District #1/Ft. Knox
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-02-01 | 3863170 | ND |
2018-02-01 | 3863162 | ND |
2018-04-17 | 3914452 | ND |
2018-07-25 | 4001398 | ND |
2018-07-25 | 4001005 | ND |
2018-10-25 | 4102181 | ND |