Germanium
City of Mount Clemens
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
4
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 | 2.35 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 4.70 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-17 | 35483099001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-10-16 | 35505614001SEA2 | 4.70 ppb |
| 2020-01-22 | 35526021001SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | 35544003001SEA4 | ND |