Germanium
Virgin Valley Water District
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
11
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 | 0.567 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.480 ppb - 0.870 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.546 ppb | 5 | 5 | 0.380 ppb - 0.860 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-19 | 201807110760 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 201807110761 | 0.580 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 201807110762 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 201807110763 | 0.480 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 201807110764 | 0.870 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 201807110765 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2019-01-23 | 201901240270 | 0.380 ppb |
| 2019-01-23 | 201901240240 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2019-01-23 | 201901240237 | 0.550 ppb |
| 2019-01-23 | 201901240255 | 0.860 ppb |
| 2019-01-23 | 201901240242 | 0.440 ppb |