Germanium
Hampton Shaler 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.
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-07-15 | 7097627009SEA1 | ND |
2019-07-15 | 7097627010SEA1 | ND |
2019-10-01 | 70106927009SEA2 | ND |
2020-01-06 | 70117749009SEA2 | ND |
2020-01-07 | 70117749010SEA3 | ND |
2020-04-14 | 70128247009SEA4 | ND |