Germanium
City of Salina
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | 0.725 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.500 ppb - 0.900 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-26 | Q1807903001 | 0.900 ppb |
| 2018-05-14 | Q1819560001 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2018-08-13 | Q1832267001 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-11-05 | Q1844138001 | 0.500 ppb |