Germanium
Saukville Waterworks
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 0.0394 ppb | 10 | 1 | ND - 0.394 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-21 | 103781P | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 103782P | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 103783P | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 103784P | 0.394 ppb |
| 2018-05-21 | 103785P | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | 109069P | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | 109070P | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | 109071P | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | 109072P | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | 109073P | ND |