Germanium
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 19 - Somis
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
13
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 | 0.0769 ppb | 13 | 1 | ND - 1.000 ppb |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-10 | 112164P | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 112166P | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 312250P | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 312251P | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 112167P | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-05-11 | 113210Q | ND |
| 2015-05-11 | 313288P | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 114764P | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 114765P | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 114766P | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 114767P | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 314851P | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 314852P | ND |