Germanium
Helena Water System
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-09 | B9L1439-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | B9L1439-02 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | B9L1439-03 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | C0D2003-01 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | C0D2003-02 | ND |
| 2020-06-10 | C0F1601-01 | ND |
| 2020-06-10 | C0F1601-02 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2020-06-10 | C0F1601-03 | ND |
| 2020-09-08 | C0I1175-01 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2020-09-08 | C0I1175-02 | ND |