Germanium
Lompoc Water Utility Division
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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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 | 0.365 ppb | 6 | 4 | ND - 0.590 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-03-12 | 201903130199 | 0.590 ppb |
2019-03-12 | 201903130185 | ND |
2019-06-12 | 201906130423 | 0.580 ppb |
2019-09-11 | 201909120447 | 0.500 ppb |
2019-09-11 | 201909120183 | ND |
2019-12-03 | 201912040510 | 0.520 ppb |