Germanium
City of Lemoore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11.6 ppb | 8 | 8 | 5.90 ppb - 18.0 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | A8E2077-01 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-19 | A8E2077-02 | 18.0 ppb |
| 2018-06-19 | A8E2077-03 | 5.90 ppb |
| 2018-06-19 | A8E2077-04 | 7.50 ppb |
| 2018-11-20 | A8K1243-01 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2018-11-20 | A8K1243-02 | 16.0 ppb |
| 2018-11-20 | A8K1243-03 | 7.70 ppb |
| 2018-11-20 | A8K1243-04 | 7.60 ppb |