Germanium
Slippery Rock Municipal 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 |
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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 | 0.458 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.423 ppb - 0.508 ppb |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-04-30 | U8D0016-01 | 0.470 ppb |
2018-04-30 | U8D0016-02 | 0.432 ppb |
2018-10-17 | U8J0030-01 | 0.508 ppb |
2018-10-17 | U8J0030-02 | 0.423 ppb |