Germanium
City of Mendota
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | 1.95 ppb | 4 | 4 | 1.89 ppb - 2.00 ppb |
| 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 | 2.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.10 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | 104831Q | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-02-12 | 304749P | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 108808Q | 1.89 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 308807P | 1.91 ppb |
| 2019-10-29 | A9H2318-01 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2020-05-19 | ADC2221-01 | 2.00 ppb |