Germanium
LPWDN North Region
NOTE: LPWDN North Region purchases water from Lafayette Utilities Water System which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette Utilities 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.
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: LPWDN North Region purchases water from Lafayette Utilities Water System which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette Utilities Water System.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-01-29 | 35444901001SEA1 | ND |
2019-01-29 | 35444901002SEA1 | ND |
2019-01-29 | 35444901003SEA1 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 35445686001SEA1 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 35445686002SEA1 | ND |
2019-07-29 | 35485579001SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-29 | 35485579002SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-30 | 35485896001SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-30 | 35485896002SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-31 | 35486207001SEA2 | ND |