Germanium
City of Livingston
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0.0750 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.300 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-03 | 112600Q | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 312683P | ND |
| 2015-06-03 | 113689P | ND |
| 2015-06-03 | 313758P | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 115457Q | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 315539P | ND |
| 2015-12-01 | 316392P | ND |
| 2015-12-02 | 116321P | ND |
| 2019-01-23 | Q1903436001 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | Q1915591001 | ND |
| 2019-07-02 | Q1942017001 | 0.300 ppb |
| 2019-10-03 | Q1970844001 | ND |