Germanium
Town of Elkton
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-19 | 4571035 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | 4571047 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | 4571051 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | 4571039 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | 4571043 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | 4623154 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 4705989 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 4705993 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 4705997 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 4706001 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 4706005 | ND |
| 2020-11-11 | 4774983 | ND |