Germanium
Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-21 | 2322426001 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 2322426002 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 2322426003 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 2322426004 | ND |
| 2018-09-27 | 2340957001 | ND |
| 2018-09-27 | 2340957002 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 3005184003 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 3005184004 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 3005184001 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 3005184002 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 3022805001 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 3022805002 | ND |