Germanium
Camino Real Regional Utility Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | 0.353 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.320 ppb - 0.380 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.387 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.350 ppb - 0.420 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-24 | 35406882001SEA1 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2018-07-24 | 35406882002SEA1 | 0.360 ppb |
| 2018-07-24 | 35406882003SEA1 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2019-02-20 | 35448684008SEA2 | 0.390 ppb |
| 2019-02-20 | 35448684009SEA2 | 0.350 ppb |
| 2019-02-20 | 35448684010SEA2 | 0.420 ppb |