Germanium
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Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
8
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 | 0.518 ppb | 8 | 5 | ND - 1.29 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-07 | 3868118 | ND |
| 2018-02-12 | 3871173 | 1.29 ppb |
| 2018-02-12 | 3871177 | 0.420 ppb |
| 2018-02-12 | 3871181 | 1.19 ppb |
| 2018-08-15 | 4026095 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 4036653 | 0.883 ppb |
| 2018-08-22 | 4036657 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 4036661 | 0.360 ppb |