Germanium
Linda County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.443 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.330 ppb - 0.540 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.503 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.380 ppb - 0.730 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-15 | 201808160496 | 0.540 ppb |
| 2018-08-16 | 201808170396 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2018-08-20 | 201808210538 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018-09-05 | 201809060768 | 0.330 ppb |
| 2019-02-26 | 201812220122 | 0.440 ppb |
| 2019-02-26 | 201812220123 | 0.460 ppb |
| 2019-02-28 | 201812220120 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2019-02-28 | 201812220121 | 0.730 ppb |