Germanium
City of 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.
12
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 | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-26 | 19K2764-01 | ND |
| 2019-11-26 | 19K2764-08 | ND |
| 2019-11-27 | 19K2920-01 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2020-01-30 | 20A3238-01 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2020-01-30 | 20A3238-05 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | 20B2096-01 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2020-05-13 | 20E1506-01 | 0.520 ppb |
| 2020-05-13 | 20E1496-01 | ND |
| 2020-05-13 | 20E1499-01 | ND |
| 2020-08-04 | 20H0371-01 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2020-08-04 | 20H0371-09 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2020-08-04 | 20H0371-05 | 0.400 ppb |