Germanium
City of Caldwell
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
26
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 | 0.207 ppb | 13 | 5 | ND - 0.745 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.248 ppb | 13 | 7 | ND - 0.674 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-003 | 0.364 ppb |
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-008 | 0.745 ppb |
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-004 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-002 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-005 | 0.321 ppb |
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-007 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-006 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 180412043-001 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | 180430007-003 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | 180430007-005 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | 180430007-001 | 0.570 ppb |
| 2018-04-26 | 180430007-002 | 0.688 ppb |
| 2018-04-26 | 180430007-004 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-007 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-013 | 0.301 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-009 | 0.648 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-006 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-008 | 0.674 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-004 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-003 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-011 | 0.422 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-012 | 0.346 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-010 | 0.455 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-005 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-002 | 0.384 ppb |
| 2019-01-22 | 190124004-001 | ND |