Germanium
City of Colonial Heights
NOTE: City of Colonial Heights purchases water from Appomattox River Water Authority which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Appomattox River 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.
0
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Colonial Heights purchases water from Appomattox River Water Authority which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by Appomattox River Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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