Germanium
Valencia Water Company Town Division
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | 0.860 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.840 ppb - 0.880 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-13 | 201911140581 | 0.880 ppb |
| 2019-11-13 | 201911140582 | 0.840 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | 202005190116 | 0.630 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | 202005190117 | 0.650 ppb |