Germanium
City of Lewiston
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 | 0.189 ppb | 9 | 3 | ND - 0.709 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-03-13 | 190313052-001 | ND |
2019-03-13 | 190313052-002 | ND |
2019-04-23 | 190424013-001 | ND |
2019-04-23 | 190424013-002 | 0.464 ppb |
2019-09-11 | 190917009-001 | ND |
2019-09-11 | 190917007-001 | ND |
2019-09-11 | 190917007-002 | 0.709 ppb |
2019-09-11 | 190917007-003 | 0.524 ppb |
2019-12-03 | 191203043-001 | ND |