Germanium
City of McFarland
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | 0.913 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.420 ppb - 1.90 ppb |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-02-15 | 201802160532 | 0.420 ppb |
2018-02-15 | 201802160533 | 1.90 ppb |
2018-02-15 | 201802160534 | 0.420 ppb |