Germanium
Exeter 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-04-03 | 2309098001 | ND |
2018-04-03 | 2309098003 | ND |
2018-07-09 | 2325842001 | ND |
2018-10-09 | 2344071001 | ND |
2018-10-09 | 2344071002 | ND |
2019-01-08 | 3010834001 | ND |