Germanium
Goodyear Water Department
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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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 | 0.338 ppb | 10 | 7 | ND - 0.690 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-03-26 | 201903270290 | 0.410 ppb |
2019-03-26 | 201903270130 | 0.450 ppb |
2019-03-26 | 201903270337 | 0.420 ppb |
2019-03-26 | 201903270135 | 0.600 ppb |
2019-04-25 | 201904260151 | ND |
2019-09-24 | 201909250105 | 0.420 ppb |
2019-09-24 | 201909250106 | 0.390 ppb |
2019-09-24 | 201909250107 | ND |
2019-09-24 | 201909250108 | ND |
2019-09-24 | 201909250109 | 0.690 ppb |