Germanium
Westchester Joint Water Works
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-09-19 | 7065450011SEA1 | ND |
2018-09-19 | 7065450012SEA1 | ND |
2018-12-12 | 7073722011SEA2 | ND |
2018-12-12 | 7073722012SEA2 | ND |
2019-03-13 | 7082181011SEA3 | ND |
2019-03-13 | 7082181012SEA3 | ND |
2019-06-12 | 7093461011SEA4 | ND |
2019-06-12 | 7093461012SEA4 | ND |