Germanium
City of Hemet
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | 0.365 ppb | 6 | 5 | ND - 0.540 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-19 | B8C1781-01 | 0.540 ppb |
| 2018-03-19 | B8C1781-02 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-03-19 | B8C1781-03 | 0.530 ppb |
| 2018-03-19 | B8C1781-04 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2018-09-18 | B8I2142-01 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2018-09-18 | B8I2142-02 | ND |