Germanium
University of Kansas
NOTE: University of Kansas purchases water from City of Lawrence which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Lawrence.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: University of Kansas purchases water from City of Lawrence which is required to test for germanium. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Lawrence.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-05 | 4048375 | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 4048379 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 4138470 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 4139311 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | 4216841 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | 4216837 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 4313081 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 4313059 | ND |