Germanium
Alco Water Service
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-26 | A8C2415-01 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | A8C2415-02 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | A8C2415-03 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | A8C2415-04 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | A8C2415-05 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | A8C2415-06 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | A8H2661-01 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | A8H2661-02 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | A8H2661-03 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | A8H2661-04 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | A8H2661-05 | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | A8H2661-06 | ND |