Germanium
State College Boro Water Auth.
Germanium is a naturally occuring element used as a component in semiconductors and fiber optics. Excessive exposures to germanium may harm the kidneys.
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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-03-13 | 3889464 | ND |
2018-03-13 | 3889801 | ND |
2018-03-13 | 3889478 | ND |
2018-03-13 | 3889742 | ND |
2018-03-13 | 3889405 | ND |
2018-06-12 | 3959188 | ND |
2018-09-11 | 4052827 | ND |
2018-09-11 | 4052823 | ND |
2018-09-11 | 4053341 | ND |
2018-09-11 | 4053103 | ND |
2018-09-11 | 4053111 | ND |
2018-12-10 | 4145806 | ND |