Germanium
Dona Ana MDWCA
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
7
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 | 0.686 ppb | 7 | 7 | 0.500 ppb - 1.20 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-16 | Q1945763001 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2019-07-16 | Q1945763005 | 0.600 ppb |
| 2019-07-16 | Q1945763002 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2019-07-16 | Q1945763006 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2019-07-16 | Q1945763003 | 0.600 ppb |
| 2019-07-16 | Q1945763004 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2019-07-17 | Q1945763013 | 0.500 ppb |