Germanium
Downey Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
9
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-05 | 8L05112-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 8L05116-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 8L05114-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 8L05115-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-20 | 8L20031-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9F04093-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9F04095-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9F04097-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 9F04094-01 | ND |