Germanium
City of Denison
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 0.312 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.312 ppb |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-12-03 | AL04067-01G | 0.312 ppb |
2019-03-04 | BC05068-01M | ND |
2019-06-04 | BF04078-01A | ND |
2019-09-10 | BI10143-02M | ND |