Germanium
City of Odessa
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 |
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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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | 0.200 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 0.300 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-10-22 | Q1842005001 | ND |
2019-01-16 | Q1902386001 | 0.300 ppb |
2019-04-17 | Q1915583001 | 0.300 ppb |
2019-07-23 | Q1946988001 | ND |