Germanium
Greendale Waterworks
NOTE: Greendale Waterworks purchases water from Milwaukee Waterworks which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Milwaukee Waterworks.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Greendale Waterworks purchases water from Milwaukee Waterworks which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Milwaukee Waterworks.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-02-20 | 3876219 | ND |
2018-02-20 | 3876050 | ND |
2018-05-22 | 3943240 | ND |
2018-05-22 | 3943277 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 4030957 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 4030947 | ND |
2018-11-12 | 4119018 | ND |
2018-11-12 | 4119040 | ND |