Germanium
Water Authority of Western Nassau
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
17
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 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-25 | 7056134001SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 7056134002SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 7056134003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 7056134004SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 7056134005SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-27 | 7056411002SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-27 | 7056411001SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-27 | 7056411003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-06-27 | 7056411004SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-12-18 | 7074329006SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-18 | 7074329007SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-18 | 7074329008SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-18 | 7074329009SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 7074628011SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 7074628010SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 7074628009SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 7074628008SEA2 | ND |