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EWG's Tap Water Database — 2021 UPDATE

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Germanium

Bgwc Lake Wylie Area (sc4650006)

Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013ND80ND
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2013-02-12100417QND
2013-02-12300528PND
2013-05-15101393QND
2013-05-15301315PND
2013-08-13101964PND
2013-08-13301856PND
2013-11-12102697PND
2013-11-12302618PND