Germanium
City of Plaquemine 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.
4
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 | 0.645 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1.29 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-17 | 9092118-01A | ND |
| 2019-09-24 | 9093340-01A | 1.29 ppb |
| 2020-03-02 | 0030444-01A | 1.10 ppb |
| 2020-03-02 | 0030444-02A | 1.08 ppb |