Germanium
Bethesda WSC
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 0.189 ppb | 17 | 8 | ND - 0.560 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-18 | 35448943009SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 35448943008SEA1 | 0.390 ppb |
| 2019-02-18 | 35448943007SEA1 | 0.410 ppb |
| 2019-02-18 | 35448943001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 35448943004SEA1 | 0.310 ppb |
| 2019-02-18 | 35448943003SEA1 | 0.560 ppb |
| 2019-02-18 | 35448943002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-05-16 | 35469145001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863008SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863007SEA2 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863006SEA2 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863005SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863004SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863003SEA2 | 0.390 ppb |
| 2019-08-06 | 35487863002SEA2 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2019-11-25 | 35514882001SEA4 | ND |