Germanium
Stony Brook 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.
8
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | 0.0313 ppb | 250 | 1 | ND - 7.83 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 228 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | 107615P | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 107616P | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 307692P | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 307693P | ND |
| 2014-12-15 | 110734P | ND |
| 2014-12-15 | 110735P | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | 310809P | ND |
| 2015-01-07 | 311256R | ND |