Germanium
City of Fate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 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 | 0.450 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.400 ppb - 0.500 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-18 | 100426P | ND |
| 2013-02-18 | 300537P | ND |
| 2013-05-28 | 101406Q | ND |
| 2013-05-28 | 301328P | ND |
| 2013-08-27 | 101973Q | ND |
| 2013-08-27 | 301865P | ND |
| 2013-11-26 | 102710Q | ND |
| 2013-11-26 | 302631P | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | Q1831333001 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018-11-06 | Q1844375001 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2019-02-07 | Q1905932001 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | Q1927364001 | ND |