Germanium
Mesa Water District
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
15
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 | 0.218 ppb | 9 | 3 | ND - 1.20 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.192 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 1.15 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-27 | 18030667-05-0004 | ND |
| 2018-06-26 | 18060529-02-0004 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 18080749-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 18080747-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 18080748-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 18080751-02 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2018-08-28 | 18080750-02 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-09-26 | 18090504-02-0004 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 18120272-02-0004 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2019-02-26 | 19020547-02 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 19020545-02 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 19020546-02 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 19020544-02 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 19020548-02 | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 19030367-02 | 1.15 ppb |