Germanium
East Biggs Water System
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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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 | 0.141 ppb | 44 | 15 | ND - 0.601 ppb |
2019 | 0.0375 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.300 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2019-02-25 | 35450347001SEA1 | ND |
2019-02-25 | 35450347002SEA1 | ND |
2019-05-23 | Q1928554001 | 0.300 ppb |
2019-05-23 | Q1928554002 | ND |
2019-08-21 | Q1957989001 | ND |
2019-08-21 | Q1957989002 | ND |
2019-11-13 | Q1976832001 | ND |
2019-11-13 | Q1976832002 | ND |