Germanium
South Island PSD
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 | 0.0535 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.321 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.0617 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.370 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-16 | 4093166 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4093082 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4092936 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4093405 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4093119 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 4092798 | 0.321 ppb |
| 2019-04-08 | 4254494 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | 4254836 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | 4254614 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | 4254738 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | 4254471 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | 4254628 | 0.370 ppb |