Germanium
Arizona Water Company - Apache Junction
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.820 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.340 ppb - 1.30 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0658-09 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18H0658-13 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 19B0388-01 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | 19B0388-05 | 0.340 ppb |