Germanium
Santa Monica
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-04 | 201809050742 | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | 201809050743 | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | 201809050744 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 201812040311 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 201903050286 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 201903050287 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | 201903050308 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | 201906040435 | ND |