Germanium
Ward II Water District
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 0.373 ppb | 30 | 17 | ND - 1.50 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543006SEA1 | 0.870 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543011SEA1 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543012SEA1 | 0.570 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543010SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543013SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543009SEA1 | 0.680 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543008SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543007SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543014SEA1 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543005SEA1 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543015SEA1 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543004SEA1 | 0.460 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543003SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543016SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543002SEA1 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 35533543001SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349011SEA2 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349013SEA2 | ND |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349010SEA2 | 0.520 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349012SEA2 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349009SEA2 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349008SEA2 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349007SEA2 | ND |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349006SEA2 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349005SEA2 | ND |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349004SEA2 | 0.430 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349003SEA2 | ND |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349002SEA2 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2020-09-15 | 35578349001SEA2 | ND |
| 2020-09-29 | 35581595001SEA2 | ND |