Germanium
University of Illinois - Champaign
NOTE: University of Illinois - Champaign purchases water from IL American - Champaign which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by IL American - Champaign.
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: University of Illinois - Champaign purchases water from IL American - Champaign which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by IL American - Champaign.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-05 | 40893401 | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 40892601 | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 40893501 | ND |
| 2019-03-01 | 43282201 | ND |
| 2019-03-01 | 43282401 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | 43282301 | ND |