Germanium
City of West Richland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.03 ppb | 10 | 3 | ND - 6.50 ppb |
| 2019 | 3.40 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 6.80 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-11 | B8F1514-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-11 | B8F1109-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-11 | B8F1109-02 | 6.50 ppb |
| 2018-06-11 | B8F1514-03 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2018-06-11 | B8F1109-03 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | B8I2052-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | B8L0733-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | B8L0733-02 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | B8L0733-03 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | B8L0733-04 | ND |
| 2019-03-11 | B9C1790-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | B9D1812-01 | 6.80 ppb |