Germanium
City of Lindsay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.0986 ppb | 7 | 2 | ND - 0.350 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-30 | A8D3453-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | A8D3453-02 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2018-04-30 | A8D3453-03 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2018-07-10 | A8F2384-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | A8I1558-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | A8I1558-02 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | A8I1558-03 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | A8L1136-01 | ND |