Germanium
Belvidere
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 0.182 ppb | 5 | 2 | ND - 0.470 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-08 | 1804533-002D | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 1804533-006D | 0.470 ppb |
| 2018-05-08 | 1804533-007D | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | 1804533-001D | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | 1804533-005D | 0.440 ppb |
| 2019-01-07 | 43093901 | ND |