Germanium
DCWA Knightsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 0.134 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.669 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.0922 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.553 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-27 | 4040894 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 4041051 | 0.669 ppb |
| 2018-08-27 | 4041267 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | 4041148 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | 4124663 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 4209992 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 4210019 | 0.553 ppb |
| 2019-02-26 | 4210149 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 4210492 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 4210085 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | 4303125 | ND |