Germanium
City of Vancouver
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
20
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-13 | 201806141014 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140667 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140919 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140918 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806141049 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140799 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140913 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140636 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140814 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 201806140930 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130662 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130657 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130661 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130660 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130659 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130658 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130656 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130655 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130654 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | 201812130653 | ND |