Germanium
Cranberry Twp WTP
NOTE: Cranberry Twp WTP purchases water from West View Water Authority which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by West View Water Authority.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Cranberry Twp WTP purchases water from West View Water Authority which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by West View Water Authority.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-08-06 | U8H0035-01 | ND |
2018-11-14 | U8K0056-01 | ND |
2019-02-06 | U9B0007-01 | ND |