Germanium
Buckeye Water District 50
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
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 | 5.75 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.10 ppb - 9.40 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-10 | 35481228001SEA1 | 9.40 ppb |
| 2019-07-10 | 35481228002SEA1 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2020-01-28 | 35526981001SEA2 | 9.00 ppb |
| 2020-01-28 | 35526981002SEA2 | 2.30 ppb |