Germanium
City of South Sioux City
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 | 0.125 ppb | 8 | 3 | ND - 0.370 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-29 | B8A2743-01_EPA 2 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | B8A2743-02_EPA 2 | 0.330 ppb |
| 2018-01-29 | B8A2743-03_EPA 2 | 0.370 ppb |
| 2018-04-16 | B8D1820-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | B8G1575-03 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | B8G1575-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | B8G3128-02 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | B8J3641-01 | 0.300 ppb |