Germanium
Elk River
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-29 | 4276115 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 4276157 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 4276106 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 4276093 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 4472091 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 4472155 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 4472040 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 4472131 | ND |