Germanium
Caldwell County Water System-SE
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 | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-07 | 1044081 | ND |
| 2018-03-07 | 1044082 | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | 1059145 | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | 1059146 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 1081541 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 1081542 | ND |
| 2018-12-19 | 1098473 | ND |
| 2018-12-19 | 1098474 | ND |