Germanium
Carson City Public Works
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
15
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 | 0.167 ppb | 15 | 1 | ND - 2.50 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-26 | 201902280234 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | 201902280094 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2019-02-27 | 201902280131 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | 201902280107 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | 201902280136 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | 201902280122 | ND |
| 2019-02-28 | 201903010176 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905150247 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | 201908200279 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 201908210182 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 201908210230 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 201908210335 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 201908210226 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 201908210139 | ND |
| 2019-12-26 | 201912270126 | ND |