Germanium
Chesterfield County Central 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.
12
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-07 | 201808080986 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 201808080847 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 201808100293 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 201811160130 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 201811160122 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 201811160123 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | 201902080432 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | 201902080523 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | 201902080525 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905150335 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905150336 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905150337 | ND |