Germanium
Othello Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
16
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 | 0.633 ppb | 16 | 5 | ND - 4.30 ppb |
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 103795P | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 103796P | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 103798P | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 103800P | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 103801P | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | 105821R | 1.13 ppb |
| 2014-02-18 | 305823R | 1.24 ppb |
| 2014-02-18 | 105822R | 4.30 ppb |
| 2014-07-14 | 107863P | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | 107864P | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | 107866P | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | 107868P | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | 107869P | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | 307969P | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | 107865P | 1.08 ppb |
| 2014-07-14 | 107867P | 2.37 ppb |