Germanium
City of Lemoore
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 11.6 ppb | 8 | 8 | 5.90 ppb - 18.0 ppb |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-06-19 | A8E2077-01 | 16.0 ppb |
2018-06-19 | A8E2077-02 | 18.0 ppb |
2018-06-19 | A8E2077-03 | 5.90 ppb |
2018-06-19 | A8E2077-04 | 7.50 ppb |
2018-11-20 | A8K1243-01 | 14.0 ppb |
2018-11-20 | A8K1243-02 | 16.0 ppb |
2018-11-20 | A8K1243-03 | 7.70 ppb |
2018-11-20 | A8K1243-04 | 7.60 ppb |