Germanium
Eubank Water System
NOTE: Eubank Water System purchases water from Somerset Water Service which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Somerset 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Eubank Water System purchases water from Somerset Water Service which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Somerset Water Service.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-11 | 43306801 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 44345001 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 46338101 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 47506101 | ND |