Germanium
Cedarburg L & W Commission
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.0813 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.325 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | 1070685 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 1070687 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 1070692 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 1070691 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1100285 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1100287 | 0.325 ppb |
| 2019-01-08 | 1100289 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1100284 | ND |