Germanium
Locust 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.
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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-17 | 105940P | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | 105941P | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | 105942P | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | 105943P | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | 105944P | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | 305861P | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | 109091P | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 109824R | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 109825R | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 109826R | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 109827R | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 309828R | ND |