Germanium
City of Sunnyside
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 | 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 | 0.133 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.800 ppb |
| 2020 | 0.117 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.700 ppb |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-28 | 19-41302-80043 | ND |
| 2019-10-28 | 19-41302-80044 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19-41514-80471 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19-41514-80472 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 19-41663-80759 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 19-41663-80760 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2020-05-11 | 20-15397-29552 | ND |
| 2020-05-11 | 20-15397-29553 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2020-05-11 | 20-15397-29554 | ND |
| 2020-05-11 | 20-15397-29555 | ND |
| 2020-05-11 | 20-15397-29556 | ND |
| 2020-05-11 | 20-15397-29557 | ND |