Germanium
Highridge Water Authority
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 | 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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-21 | 7062572007SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 7062572008SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 7071320007SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 7071320008SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 7078876007SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 7078876008SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 7090571007SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 7090571008SEA4 | ND |