Germanium
Westford Water Department
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-01-24 | ND |
| 2018-01-24 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | ND |