Germanium
Elma Water District No. 1
NOTE: Elma Water District No. 1 purchases water from Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Erie County Water Authority (ECWA).
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Elma Water District No. 1 purchases water from Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Erie County Water Authority (ECWA).
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-14 | 7051722003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 7051722004SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 7061443003SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 7061443004SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 7071391003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 7071391004SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 7079537001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 7079537002SEA4 | ND |