Germanium
Windermere Community
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
19
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0.225 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | Q1973160001 | ND |
| 2019-10-31 | Q1973160003 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2019-10-31 | Q1973160002 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2019-11-26 | Q1973160008 | ND |
| 2020-03-02 | Q2007567002 | ND |
| 2020-03-02 | Q2007567001 | ND |
| 2020-04-28 | Q2016428001 | ND |
| 2020-04-28 | Q2016428003 | ND |
| 2020-04-28 | Q2016428002 | ND |
| 2020-05-28 | Q2021096002 | ND |
| 2020-05-28 | Q2021096003 | ND |
| 2020-05-28 | Q2021096004 | ND |
| 2020-05-28 | Q2021096001 | ND |
| 2020-08-21 | Q2033442002 | ND |
| 2020-08-21 | Q2033442001 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | Q2044383002 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | Q2044383003 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | Q2044383004 | ND |
| 2020-11-12 | Q2044383001 | ND |