Germanium
South Gate 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.
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-01-17 | 8A17001-10 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 8A17001-12 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 8A17001-14 | ND |
2018-04-25 | 8D23012-01 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 8G16011-10 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 8G16011-12 | ND |
2018-07-18 | 8G16011-14 | ND |
2018-10-17 | 8J15020-01 | ND |