Germanium
City of Seabrook
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-10 | Q1814654002 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | Q1814654001 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | Q1827513001 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | Q1843055001 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | Q1843055002 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | Q1901620001 | ND |