Germanium
Santa Fe Springs Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-04-19 | 9D11001-01 | ND |
2019-04-19 | 9D11001-02 | ND |
2019-07-22 | 9G05032-01 | ND |
2019-10-24 | 9J14064-01 | ND |
2019-10-24 | 9J14064-02 | ND |
2020-01-14 | 9L23013-01 | ND |