Germanium
Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD
NOTE: Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD purchases water from Passaic Valley Water Commission which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Passaic Valley Water Commission.
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 | 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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Passaic Valley WC Lodi WD purchases water from Passaic Valley Water Commission which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Passaic Valley Water Commission.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-01 | 3014234001 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 3031366001 | ND |
| 2019-08-01 | 3049041001 | ND |
| 2019-11-01 | 3067538001 | ND |