Germanium
Rochester Water Department
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 |
---|---|---|
2020-02-14 | 3088862001 | ND |
2020-02-14 | 3088862002 | ND |
2020-05-15 | 3103600001 | ND |
2020-08-14 | 3126199001 | ND |
2020-08-14 | 3126199002 | ND |
2020-11-13 | 3141858001 | ND |