Germanium
Suburban East Salem WD
NOTE: Suburban East Salem WD purchases water from Salem Public Works which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Salem Public 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Suburban East Salem WD purchases water from Salem Public Works which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Salem Public Works.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-07-10 | 201807111271 | ND |
2018-10-02 | 201810030449 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 201901080260 | ND |
2019-04-11 | 201904120190 | ND |