Germanium
Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
10
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.0800 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.400 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-23 | 35406147001SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 35406147002SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 35406147003SEA1 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 35423895001SEA2 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 35423895002SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-01-29 | 35445099001SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-01-29 | 35445099002SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-01-29 | 35445025001SEA2 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2019-04-25 | 35464275001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-04-25 | 35464275002SEA4 | ND |