Germanium
Western Municipal 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.131 ppb | 8 | 3 | ND - 0.380 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-10 | B8A1075-02_EPA 2 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | B8A1075-01_EPA 2 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | B8D1468-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | B8D1468-02 | 0.330 ppb |
| 2018-07-11 | B8G1432-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | B8G1432-02 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2018-10-10 | B8J1617-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | B8J1617-02 | 0.380 ppb |