Germanium
Olivehurst Public UD
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | 0.431 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.344 ppb - 0.558 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.515 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 0.816 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-06 | 1812405-001A | 0.392 ppb |
| 2018-12-06 | 1812405-002A | 0.344 ppb |
| 2018-12-06 | 1812405-003A | 0.558 ppb |
| 2019-06-20 | 1906B27-001A | 0.730 ppb |
| 2019-06-20 | 1906B27-002A | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | 1906B27-003A | 0.816 ppb |