Germanium
ISU
NOTE: ISU purchases water from Ames Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Ames Water Treatment Plant.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: ISU purchases water from Ames Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Ames Water Treatment Plant.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-05-08 | 654884 | ND |
2018-11-06 | 737482 | ND |