Germanium
NJ American Water - Raritan
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 0.0464 ppb | 14 | 2 | ND - 0.350 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-08-07 | 45921001 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 45920701 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 45920901 | ND |
2019-08-07 | 45920801 | 0.300 ppb |
2019-08-09 | 45920301 | ND |
2019-08-09 | 45921601 | ND |
2019-08-09 | 45921201 | ND |
2019-08-12 | 45920501 | ND |
2019-08-12 | 45921401 | ND |
2019-08-14 | 45921101 | 0.350 ppb |
2019-08-14 | 45920101 | ND |
2019-08-15 | 45921501 | ND |
2019-11-14 | 47258101 | ND |
2019-11-14 | 47258201 | ND |
2020-02-11 | 48566101 | ND |
2020-02-11 | 48565901 | ND |
2020-02-11 | 48566301 | ND |
2020-02-11 | 48565501 | ND |
2020-02-11 | 48565101 | ND |
2020-02-12 | 48566001 | 0.660 ppb |
2020-02-12 | 48565601 | ND |
2020-02-12 | 48566201 | ND |
2020-02-12 | 48565301 | ND |
2020-02-14 | 48565801 | ND |
2020-02-14 | 48565701 | ND |
2020-03-03 | 48565401 | ND |
2020-05-11 | 50003701 | ND |
2020-05-12 | 50003601 | ND |