Germanium
Murphysboro
NOTE: Murphysboro purchases water from Kinkaid Area Water System which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Kinkaid Area 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.
8
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Murphysboro purchases water from Kinkaid Area Water System which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Kinkaid Area Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-20 | 100583P | ND |
| 2013-03-20 | 300669P | ND |
| 2013-06-18 | 101518Q | ND |
| 2013-06-18 | 301452P | ND |
| 2013-10-01 | 102117P | ND |
| 2013-10-01 | 302042P | ND |
| 2013-12-23 | 102838Q | ND |
| 2013-12-23 | 302771P | ND |