Germanium
City of Gautier
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
15
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 | 1.56 ppb | 15 | 14 | ND - 3.00 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-21 | 35470476002SEA1 | 0.620 ppb |
| 2019-05-21 | 35470476003SEA1 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2019-05-21 | 35470476004SEA1 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2019-05-21 | 35470476005SEA1 | 0.920 ppb |
| 2019-05-21 | 35470476006SEA1 | 0.970 ppb |
| 2019-05-21 | 35470476007SEA1 | 3.00 ppb |
| 2019-05-21 | 35470476008SEA1 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2019-06-12 | 35475294003SEA1 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514276001SEA2 | 0.450 ppb |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514276002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514276003SEA2 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514276004SEA2 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514276005SEA2 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514276006SEA2 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2019-11-21 | 35514276007SEA2 | 1.000 ppb |