Germanium
Suburban Water Systems - La Mirada
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 | 0.163 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.650 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.190 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.760 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-25 | 201810010133 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 201810010136 | 0.650 ppb |
| 2018-10-25 | 201810010137 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 201810010138 | ND |
| 2019-04-25 | 201904250234 | ND |
| 2019-04-25 | 201904250217 | 0.760 ppb |
| 2019-04-25 | 201904250229 | ND |
| 2019-04-25 | 201904250231 | ND |