Germanium
City of Tustin
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
21
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 | 0.0888 ppb | 8 | 2 | ND - 0.360 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-27 | 18030667-05-0046 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | 18030668-05-0046 | ND |
| 2018-06-26 | 18060528-02-0046 | ND |
| 2018-06-26 | 18060529-02-0046 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18090503-02-0046 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18090504-02-0046 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 18120271-02-0046 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2018-12-12 | 18120272-02-0046 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2019-07-15 | 19070396-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19070399-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19070397-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19070395-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19070398-02 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19070394-02 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | 20010331-02 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | 20010328-02 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | 20010332-02 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | 20010329-02 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | 20010333-02 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | 20010327-02 | ND |
| 2020-01-14 | 20010330-02 | ND |