Silver
Cave Run Regional Water Commission
Silver occurs naturally in surface and groundwater and can be added to water as a biocide that inhibits growth of bacteria and algae. Increasingly, the use of antimicrobial nano-sized silver particles in consumer products contributes to silver in water sources used for drinking water.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-11 | 201403517001 | ND |
2015-03-03 | 201502549001 | ND |
2016-03-08 | 201602783001 | ND |
2017-03-07 | 201703239001 | ND |
2018-03-13 | 201802863001 | ND |
2019-03-19 | 201903581001 | ND |