Germanium
Peabody Water Department (MWRA)
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2020-01-27 | ND |
| 2020-01-27 | ND |
| 2020-01-27 | ND |
| 2020-04-23 | ND |
| 2020-04-23 | ND |
| 2020-05-12 | ND |
| 2020-07-15 | ND |
| 2020-07-15 | ND |
| 2020-07-15 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | ND |