Germanium
Watertown Waterworks
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-28 | 35508112001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-28 | 35508112002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-28 | 35508112003SEA1 | ND |
| 2020-04-13 | 1182894 | ND |
| 2020-04-13 | 1182895 | ND |
| 2020-04-13 | 1182896 | ND |