Germanium
Town of Berlin
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
14
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
| 2020 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-15 | 101041P | ND |
| 2013-04-15 | 101042P | ND |
| 2013-04-15 | 300975P | ND |
| 2013-04-15 | 300976P | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | 102524P | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | 102525P | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | 302459P | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | 302460P | ND |
| 2020-04-07 | 117821P | ND |
| 2020-04-07 | 117822P | ND |
| 2020-04-07 | 117823P | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 121753P | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 121754P | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | 121755P | ND |