Germanium
Pima Utilities
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
6
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0.623 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.590 ppb - 0.680 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-11 | 19I1286-01 | 0.680 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 19I1286-05 | 0.590 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 19I1286-09 | 0.600 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 20B2808-01 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 20B2808-05 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2020-02-25 | 20B2808-09 | 0.500 ppb |