Germanium
Southeastern Water Assoc/Nelson Valley
NOTE: Southeastern Water Assoc/Nelson Valley purchases water from Somerset Water Service which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Somerset Water Service.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Southeastern Water Assoc/Nelson Valley purchases water from Somerset Water Service which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Somerset Water Service.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-03-11 | 43306801 | ND |
2019-06-10 | 44345001 | ND |
2019-09-09 | 46338101 | ND |
2019-12-09 | 47506101 | ND |