Germanium
Howard County Department of Public Works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-11 | 3057231001 | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | 3057231002 | ND |
| 2019-12-23 | 3077471001 | ND |
| 2019-12-23 | 3077471002 | ND |
| 2020-03-19 | 4592648 | ND |
| 2020-03-19 | 4592644 | ND |
| 2020-06-23 | 4658127 | ND |
| 2020-06-24 | 4658144 | ND |