Germanium
Ringwood Water Department
NOTE: Ringwood Water Department 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Ringwood Water Department 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 |