Germanium
Arlington Heights
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
12
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 | 0.180 ppb | 8 | 3 | ND - 0.540 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.443 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.320 ppb - 0.600 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-25 | 1805D86-001D | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 1805D86-002D | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 1805D86-003D | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | 1805D86-004D | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 42255301 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 42255401 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 42255501 | 0.540 ppb |
| 2018-12-11 | 42255201 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2019-03-06 | 43301601 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2019-03-06 | 43301701 | 0.510 ppb |
| 2019-03-06 | 43301801 | 0.340 ppb |
| 2019-03-06 | 43301901 | 0.600 ppb |