Germanium
Lake Zurich
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 | 0.0700 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.350 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.0700 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.350 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-04 | 42285401 | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 42285601 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 42285501 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 42285701 | ND |
| 2018-12-06 | 42285301 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2019-06-12 | 44333701 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | 44333801 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | 44333901 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | 44334001 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 44334101 | ND |