Germanium
UC - Davis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | A8B2306-01 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | A8B2306-02 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | A8B2306-03 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | A8B2306-05 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | A8B2306-06 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | A8B2306-07 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8H1772-01 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8H1772-02 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8H1772-03 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8H1772-05 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8H1772-06 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8H1772-07 | ND |