Germanium
Ruston 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.
20
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 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-24 | 1807C17-001A | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 1807C17-002A | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 1807C17-003A | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 1807D10-001A | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 1807D10-005A | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 1807D10-002A | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 1807D10-004A | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 1807D10-003A | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 1807D97-001A | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 1807D97-002A | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 1901789-010A | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 1901789-008A | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 1901789-007A | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 1901789-001A | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 1901789-006A | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 1901789-005A | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 1901789-004A | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 1901789-003A | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 1901789-009A | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 1901789-002A | ND |