Germanium
DCPW Ashley Phosphate
NOTE: DCPW Ashley Phosphate purchases water from Charleston Water System which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Charleston Water System.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: DCPW Ashley Phosphate purchases water from Charleston Water System which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Charleston Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | 4464106 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | 4538600 | ND |
| 2020-04-22 | 4614404 | ND |
| 2020-07-08 | 4668750 | ND |