Germanium
City of Bogalusa 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.
12
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 | 0.183 ppb | 12 | 6 | ND - 0.430 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 35371246001SEA1 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371246002SEA1 | 0.390 ppb |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371246003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371246004SEA1 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371246005SEA1 | 0.430 ppb |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371246006SEA1 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407454001SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407454002SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407454003SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407454004SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407454005SEA2 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407454006SEA2 | ND |