Germanium
City of Colusa
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-04 | 118212P | 1.80 ppb |
| 2020-05-05 | 118214P | 3.80 ppb |
| 2020-05-05 | 118215P | 1.30 ppb |
| 2020-11-02 | 122355P | 1.80 ppb |
| 2020-11-02 | 122356P | 3.90 ppb |
| 2020-11-02 | 122357P | 3.60 ppb |
| 2020-11-02 | 122358P | 1.60 ppb |
| 2020-11-02 | 122359P | 2.40 ppb |