Germanium
Hanover Suburban Water System
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | B9H1095-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | B9H1095-02 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | B9K0895-01 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | B9K0895-02 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | C0B0557-01 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | C0B0557-02 | ND |
| 2020-05-05 | C0E0684-01 | ND |
| 2020-05-05 | C0E0684-02 | ND |