Germanium
Avalon Water and Sewerage Utilities
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-11 | 4562130 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | 4562530 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | 4562518 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | 4562524 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | 4562077 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 4697920 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 4697988 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 4697879 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 4697864 | ND |