Germanium
Cottonwood Municipal Water Vv6
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 | 0.148 ppb | 12 | 4 | ND - 0.670 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-05 | 105586P | 0.390 ppb |
| 2018-06-05 | 105587P | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | 105588P | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | 105589P | 0.670 ppb |
| 2018-06-05 | 105597P | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | 105598P | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 109482P | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 109483P | 0.380 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 109484P | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 109485P | 0.340 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 109494P | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 109495P | ND |