Germanium
Twentynine Palms 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.
12
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 | 0.235 ppb | 6 | 2 | ND - 0.820 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.335 ppb | 6 | 4 | ND - 0.730 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-13 | B8K1450-01 | 0.820 ppb |
| 2018-11-13 | B8K1450-02 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | B8K1450-03 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | B8K1450-04 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | B8K1450-05 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | B8K1450-06 | 0.590 ppb |
| 2019-05-16 | B9E2281-01 | 0.730 ppb |
| 2019-05-16 | B9E2281-02 | ND |
| 2019-05-16 | B9E2281-03 | ND |
| 2019-05-16 | B9E2281-06 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2019-05-16 | B9E2281-04 | 0.330 ppb |
| 2019-05-16 | B9E2281-05 | 0.650 ppb |