Germanium
St. Charles
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-18 | 35455515001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 35455515002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-06-18 | 35476857001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-09-23 | 35500386001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-09-23 | 35500386002SEA3 | ND |
| 2020-01-06 | 35522509001SEA4 | ND |