Germanium
City of Winston-Salem
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-07-09 | B8G0965-01 | ND |
2018-07-09 | B8G0965-02 | ND |
2018-07-09 | B8G0965-03 | ND |
2018-10-08 | B8J1292-01 | ND |
2018-10-08 | B8J1292-08 | ND |
2018-10-08 | B8J1292-15 | ND |
2019-01-07 | B9A0754-01 | ND |
2019-01-07 | B9A0754-02 | ND |
2019-01-07 | B9A0754-03 | ND |
2019-04-01 | B9D0236-01 | ND |
2019-04-01 | B9D0236-02 | ND |
2019-04-01 | B9D0236-03 | ND |