Germanium
PUD #1 of Asotin County
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 | 0.382 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.302 ppb - 0.518 ppb |
| 2020 | 0.403 ppb | 6 | 6 | 0.300 ppb - 0.548 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-07 | 190507043-007 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | 190507043-008 | 0.518 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | 190507043-009 | 0.323 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | 190507043-010 | 0.381 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | 190507043-011 | 0.302 ppb |
| 2019-05-07 | 190507043-012 | 0.429 ppb |
| 2020-01-10 | 200114007-001 | 0.341 ppb |
| 2020-01-10 | 200114007-002 | 0.480 ppb |
| 2020-01-10 | 200114007-003 | 0.548 ppb |
| 2020-01-10 | 200114007-004 | 0.376 ppb |
| 2020-01-10 | 200114007-005 | 0.373 ppb |
| 2020-04-27 | 20-13909-26866 | 0.300 ppb |