Germanium
City of Tumwater
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-04-24 | 19-14527-29380 | ND |
2019-04-24 | 19-14638-29592 | ND |
2019-04-24 | 19-14527-29368 | ND |
2019-04-24 | 19-14527-29371 | ND |
2019-04-24 | 19-14527-29382 | ND |
2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72116 | ND |
2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72117 | ND |
2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72118 | ND |
2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72119 | ND |
2019-09-26 | 19-37134-72120 | ND |