Germanium
Emmaus Borough Public Water
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 |
---|---|---|
2018-10-29 | 4104640 | ND |
2018-10-29 | 4104636 | ND |
2018-10-29 | 4104632 | ND |
2018-10-29 | 4104628 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244758 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244762 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244766 | ND |
2019-04-01 | 4244770 | ND |