Germanium
Zachary Water System
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0.0790 ppb | 10 | 2 | ND - 0.398 ppb |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-01A | 0.392 ppb |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-02A | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-03A | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-04A | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 9021193-05A | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-01A | 0.398 ppb |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-02A | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-03A | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-04A | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 9081038-05A | ND |