Germanium
City of West Point
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.184 ppb | 9 | 3 | ND - 0.700 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-11 | 35385828001SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 35385828002SEA1 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2018-04-11 | 35385828004SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 35385828003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421640001SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421640002SEA2 | 0.660 ppb |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421640004SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421640003SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421640005SEA2 | 0.300 ppb |