Germanium
Cherry Valley/ Rochdale Water District
NOTE: Cherry Valley/ Rochdale Water District purchases water from Worcester Department of Public Works which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Worcester Department of Public Works.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Cherry Valley/ Rochdale Water District purchases water from Worcester Department of Public Works which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Worcester Department of Public Works.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-05-16 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | ND |