Germanium
Monroe Township Utility Department
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-25 | 4069153 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | 4069177 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | 4068826 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | 4068796 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | 4069104 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 4215654 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 4215658 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 4215612 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 4215792 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 4215662 | ND |