Germanium
Kent County 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.
11
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-11 | 2326665001 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 2326665002 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 2326665003 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 2326665004 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 2326665005 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 2345203001 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 2345203002 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 3012293001 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 3012293002 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 3029868001 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 3029868002 | ND |