Germanium
Lake Section Water Company
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
5
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 | 0.358 ppb | 5 | 4 | ND - 0.750 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-19 | 201903200376 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2019-03-19 | 201903200377 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2019-03-19 | 201903200378 | 0.750 ppb |
| 2019-03-19 | 201903200379 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2019-03-19 | 201903200380 | ND |