Germanium
Lockport
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
5
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 | 0.288 ppb | 5 | 4 | ND - 0.460 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-05 | 42879001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 42879101 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2019-02-05 | 42879201 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2019-02-19 | 42878301 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2019-02-19 | 42878901 | 0.460 ppb |