Germanium
City of Ocean Springs
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-17 | 35550862003SEA1 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2020-05-17 | 35550862006SEA1 | 1.40 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | 35550862001SEA1 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | 35550862002SEA1 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | 35550862004SEA1 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2020-05-18 | 35550862005SEA1 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2021-01-04 | 35602142001SEA2 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2021-01-05 | 35602807001SEA2 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2021-03-04 | 35616811001SEA2 | 1.90 ppb |