Germanium
Notla Water Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0.0389 ppb | 9 | 1 | ND - 0.350 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-12 | 35475104001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | 35475104002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | 35475104003SEA1 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2019-06-12 | 35475104004SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-09-23 | 35499916001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | 35515759001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | 35515759002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | 35515759003SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | 35515759004SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | 35532057001SEA4 | ND |