Germanium
East Hanover Twp 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-29 | 3031720001 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 3031720002 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 3031720003 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 3045623001 | ND |
| 2019-10-16 | 3065412002 | ND |
| 2019-10-16 | 3065412003 | ND |
| 2019-10-16 | 3065412001 | ND |
| 2020-01-23 | 3083763001 | ND |