Germanium
Slidell Water Supply
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 0.0400 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.320 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-26 | 35376752005SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 35376752006SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 35376752007SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 35376752008SEA1 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2018-08-27 | 35414164002SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 35414164003SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 35414164004SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 35414164005SEA2 | ND |