Germanium
Atascadero Mutual Water Company
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 |
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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 | 0.0404 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.323 ppb |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-04-09 | 201804100484 | ND |
2018-04-09 | 201804100485 | ND |
2018-04-09 | 201804100486 | ND |
2018-04-09 | 201804100487 | 0.323 ppb |
2018-10-17 | 201810180582 | ND |
2018-10-17 | 201810180583 | ND |
2018-10-17 | 201810180584 | ND |
2018-10-17 | 201810180585 | ND |