Germanium
Pioneer Rural 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 | 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-20 | 4394258 | ND |
| 2019-11-26 | 4499060 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 4582869 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 4582886 | ND |
| 2020-05-27 | 4636620 | ND |
| 2020-05-27 | 4636592 | ND |
| 2020-09-08 | 4720123 | ND |
| 2020-12-28 | 4806426 | ND |