Germanium
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-19 | 3893517 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 3893511 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | 3955145 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | 3955274 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 4051441 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 4051451 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 4138936 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 4138957 | ND |