Germanium
City of Hollister
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
14
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 | 0.0225 ppb | 14 | 1 | ND - 0.315 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | 1802885-001A | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | 1802885-002A | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | 1802885-003A | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | 1802885-004A | 0.315 ppb |
| 2018-02-14 | 1802885-005A | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | 1802885-006A | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | 1805890-001A | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 1808499-001A | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 1808498-001A | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 1808498-002A | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 1808498-003A | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 1808498-004A | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 1808498-005A | ND |
| 2018-11-20 | 1811958-001A | ND |